Residences at RCMI on University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Identification

Also known as - Residences at RCMI on University

Address -  Approximately 426 University Avenue ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Neighbourhood -  Kensington-Chinatown

City -  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Urban Agglomeration -  Greater Golden Horseshoe

Nearby Buildings -  250 Dundas West, First Century Tower, Thompson Building, Phoenix Building, Zurich Centre, 443 University, 127 St. Patrick, 248 Simcoe Street, University Centre, and Global House

Nearby Parks - Grange Park , Larry Sefton Park , Nathan Phillips Square , Sir William Campbell House , and St. Patricks Square

Ward - Trinity-Spadina (20)

Technical

Type -  Skyscraper

Designation - Commercial ^{[7] [10] [11]}, Entertainment ^{[2] [11]}, Government ^[1], Office ^{[7] [10] [11]}, and Residential Condominium ^{[1] [12]}

Status - Construction

Amenity External - 22.5m² (242.19f²) ^[2]

Amenity Internal - 130m² (1,399.31f²) ^[3]

Government - 3,311m² (35,639.31f²) ^[1]

Residential Condominium - 21,042m² (226,494.2f²) ^{[1] [12]}

Floors Above-Ground - 42 ^{[1] [2] [4]}

Height (Non-Specific) - 135m (442.91f) ^[1]

Height - Mechanical - 145.8m (478.35f) ^[2]

Height - Roof - 135m (442.91f) ^{[2] [9]}

1 Bedroom Suite Count - 210 ^[2]

Bachelor Suite Count - 105 ^[2]

Residential Suite Count - 315 ^{[2] [4] [11]}

Residential Suite Minsize - 46.82m² (504f²) ^[8]

Amenities - Bicycle Parking ^[8], Concierge ^{[6] [8]}, Fitness Facilities ^{[6] [8] [13]}, and Security System ^[13]

Companies

Architect - Zeidler Partnership Architects ^{[2] [5] [6]}

Construction Manager - Tribute Communities ^{[7] [10]}

Developer - Tribute Communities ^{[2] [4] [5]}

Electrical Contractor - Nortown Elec Contr Associates ^{[10] [14]}

Electrical Engineering - Smith & Andersen ^{[7] [10]}

Foundation Contractor - Avenue Building Corporation ^{[10] [14]}

General Contractor - Tribute Communities ^{[7] [10]}

Mechanical Engineering - Smith & Andersen ^{[7] [10]}

Mechanical Trades Contractor - Associated Mechanical Trades ^{[10] [14]}

Miscellaneous Hardware Contractor - Newtech Iron Works ^{[10] [14]}

Structural Engineering - Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd ^{[7] [10]}

Building Record History

2011 - Construction ^{[8] [9]}

2010 - Site Preparation ^[6]

2008 - Proposed Reconstruction ^[2]

1907 - Complete ^[2]

References

1. 2008-10-23: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "Preliminary Report - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application - 426 University Avenue"
2. 2009-05-25: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "Refusal Report - 426 University Avenue"
3. 2009-10-09: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "Final Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Application"
4. 2009-10-31: National Post, "A spat over spots: Can places like the Brick Works succeed without parking?", Diane Peters
5. 2010-10-05: Urban Toronto, "Quick Pic: Residences at the RCMI Condo By Tribute Communities To Start With A Clean Slate"
6. 2010-11-05: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the Market: Toronto West"
7. 2011-02-10: Reed Construction Data, "RCMI Residence Condo, 426 University Ave, M5G 1S9"
8. 2011-03-03: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the Market"
9. 2011-04-20: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Final Report - 210 Simcoe Street - Zoning Amendment Application", City Of Toronto -Toronto
10. 2011-11-17: Reed Construction Data, "RCMI Residence Condo, 426 University Ave, M5G 1S9"
11. 2012-10-04: Reed Construction Data, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, "Tribute Communities works on Royal Canadian Military Institute condos in Toronto"
12. 2009-09-16: The Toronto Star, "'Car-free' condo: 42 storeys, no parking", Donovan Vincent
13. 2010-11-01: Condo Life, "November 2010 Edition"
14. 2013-02-20: Reed Construction Data, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, "RCMI Residence"