Site Introduction

Located within the rapidly growing neighbourhood of Liberty Village, the site houses a historically significant building dating back to 1898. The industrial building originally housed St. David’s Wine Grower’s Co. and, later, a warehouse for Eaton’s. In the 90s it was converted by Artscape, in partnership with the Toronto Economic Development Corporation, into studios for artists.

Between 2010 and 2012, Build Toronto had the opportunity to develop a new vision for this historically significant building. Completing a feasibility study, massing design and engineering analysis, we created a mixed-use concept and sold the project to a developer who shared our vision and was able to integrate the existing two-and-a-half-storey brick building on site. We are proud of the work Hullmark Development Ltd. has done in adaptively reusing the heritage-designated building for employment use, including retail and office.

In September 2015, Heritage Toronto announced 60 Atlantic Avenue, as one of the 16 nominees for the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship category of the 41^st Annual Heritage Toronto Awards. For more information, visit the 60 Atlantic nomination as well as the Heritage Toronto Awards site.

Details

Major Intersection: Dufferin Street and King Street West
Surrounding Uses: King West residential and commercial community to the north; recent residential condominium developments of significant density to the east; various commercial uses and the Toronto Exhibition lands to the south; and Lamport Stadium to the west.
Ward: 14 - Parkdale-High Park
Councillor: Gord Perks
Site Area (acres): 0.9
Past Use: Heritage-designated industrial building
Proposed Use: Mixed-use with office and retail components
Official Plan - Land Use Designation: Employment Area

Development Objectives

• Adaptively reuse the historically significant building
• Maintain and increase employment
• Generate a profitable lease and bring in a financially viable tenant
• Intensify the site to create more jobs and retail opportunities