Blythwood at Huntington -1900 Bayview

I visited the Presentation Centre and site location of Tridel’s Blythwood at Huntington condominium project. This exciting future community is located on Bayview Avenue just south of Lawrence.

Being close to Lawrence Park, Huntington is in close proximity to all conveniences and favored past times such as dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. This is just one of the many benefits of urban living.

What I really liked about the Blythwood at Huntington condo site is how green the location is. Huntington residents will be able to enjoy the Sherwood Park Ravine which serves as this community’s backyard. The site itself will be surrounded with beautiful gardens and landscaping. Homeowners will have the best of both worlds –they can enjoy the perks and convenience of their urban surroundings and then be able to come home to a relaxing, tranquil environment.

The Blythwood at Huntington Presentation Centre reflects the elegance and luxury that distinguishes this future condo community. The model suite kitchen and bathroom are luxurious and spacious, especially the stainless steel appliances and Irpinia cabinetry.. They have many green features and finishes making these homes not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly.

After I toured the model suite, I was able to watch a video being made of the Presentation Centre which featured Huntington’s sales representatives Candyce Charles and Pam Palmer. In it, they described Huntington’s features, finishes, amenities, and environmentally friendly aspects. I have never watched a video being made before; I had no idea how much work it takes to make!

I had the opportunity to interview sales representatives Candyce and Pam to find out more information about this exciting up and coming community.

Q: What are the benefits of living in the Blythwood at Huntington community? What is unique about it?

C: The site itself is very unique. Its backyard is the Sherwood Park Ravine which is a protected conservation area. There are many trails that people are free to use. It is very scenic with mature trees, creeks, and wildlife –perfect to experience the changing seasons.

P: Huntington is a low rise building and a smaller community giving it a real sense of exclusivity.

Q: Huntington is a part of the Lawrence Park area. What makes this neighbourhood appealing for homebuyers?

C: Lawrence Park is very exclusive. Huntington is in close proximity to the lovely Mount Pleasant village, midtown shopping, and fabulous restaurants and boutiques.

P: All conveniences are close by and central Toronto location is convenient.

Q: Describe the décor theme prevalent throughout Huntington

C: Blythwood at Huntington has a classic design. It is extremely elegant.


Q: What is your own favourite Huntington suite and why?

P: I love the main floor suites. All of them are the 2XT suite design which features a walkout patio with a gorgeous view of the courtyard gardens. You can walk in and out of this suite without having to go through the lobby! The floorplan is wonderful; it has a great usage of square footage.


Q: In your opinions, what are the benefits of condo living?

C: Simply put, it is a worry-free lifestyle.

P: It allows homeowners the opportunity to pick up and go. This is very useful when people travel. In general, it allows you more time to enjoy the things you like to do.


Q: What can people expect when they come to visit the Huntington sales office?

C: This Presentation Centre is a taste of what the Huntington community will be like. It also represents the look and feel of what the condo building will be like. When you come here, you can expect to get all of your questions answered and you can view all of the beautiful features and finishes in the model kitchen and bathroom.

P: You will get to see the site location including the beautiful ravine backdrop. Friendly and discreet, we're here to educate future homeowners about condominium ownership and lifestyle to help make a better informed buying decision without the high pressure sales tactics.


Q: Huntington is an environmentally friendly project, how is this evident within the general condo community and in personal living spaces?

C: We are registered for LEED certification. Each suite features ERV’s which brings fresh air directly in to the suite.

P: Suites all have ENERGY STAR® appliances as well as high efficiency heating and air conditioning.


Q: Describe your background experience as a sales representative in the Tridel team

C: I have had 14 years of sales experience with Tridel and I have loved every minute of it! Blythwood has allowed me the opportunity to sell truly spectacular and beautiful condominium residences.

P: I have had over 25 years of experience in sales and have recently become a part of the Tridel family. It has been such a refreshing change and a truly positive experience. All levels of the Tridel team have such hands on involvement with projects. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of delivering this unprecedented luxury condominium community.


To find out more information about this beautiful community and its available suites, visit or call the Presentation Centre at (416)-485-1900.

P.S. Don’t forget to check out the Facebook fan page photo album

BOLT- Building Opportunities for Life- Day of Discovery

Wednesday, June 16th marked a very special and successful day for Tridel as we partnered with the Children’s Aid Society and George Brown College (GBC) to host the BOLT event (Building Opportunities for Life Today) – an organization created by Tridel’s president, Leo DelZotto. Leo's vision is to open young adults' eyes to the numerous career opportunities available in the construction industry. For those interested in a future career in construction, George Brown College offers them the education needed via apprenticeship training and courses which leads to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. BOLT helps raise funds to provide scholarships for students who want to pursue a career in construction. Money is raised by Tridel through $5 casual Fridays and through their annual golf tournament.

The BOLT event, known as the Day of Discovery, started off with a breakfast and presentation at the Children’s Aid Society for all participants and case workers. Leo DelZotto gave a very inspiring speech about his father, Jack DelZotto, and how he created a highly successful company from scratch building single family homes in Toronto. Following their father's disciplined work ethic, integrity and commitment to providing high quality homes, Leo, and his brothers Angelo, and Elvio went on to form Tridel and the rest is history as they say. Tridel has grown to be Canada's largest condominium home builder employing 400 people and providing construction opportunities for hundreds of trades, suppliers, consultants and agencies.

After the presentation, participants put on safety shoes and hard hats to take a tour of James Cooper Mansion –a Tridel condominium project located two blocks south of Bloor St and Sherbourne St, which is currently under construction, to see a high-rise condominium building in the making. They were taken on a tour of this project starting with a thrilling hoist ride up to the top of the building and then gradually working their way down suite by suite. During this construction tour, they were able to see and speak to many industry trade professionals at work.

After touring the tower, everyone went to visit the adjoining historic James Cooper Mansion. The building is being restored and will have the party room, fitness centre and other amenities for the new residents to use.
An employee (and from GBC alumnus!) from Provident Energy Management (a member of the Tridel group of Companies) introduced the students to the work he does on a daily basis. On his laptop was the monitoring software that records 25,000 points of data from the many Tridel and Tridel Group of company buildings that Provident manages.

On Linden St, groups were lead by one of Tridel's planners who explained the process of zoning and working with the community. Tridel had worked very hard with the local councillor and rate payers association to make JCM a reality while preserving the gorgeous old mansion.While there was great interest in the land and many companies wanted build there, the Mansion would have to be demolished to make room. Tridel didn't think so and decided that the Mansion could be moved and also be restored for the use of the residents!

 From James Cooper Mansion, everyone was taken to GBC’s Casa Loma campus to check out brick laying, metal milling and coin stamping, just a few of the numerous trade programs available at the college. This allowed the young adults to get a taste of what these courses are like.

BOLT participants were then served a catered lunch in a GBC classroom while learning about the education and work opportunities available presented by George Brown instructors and construction professionals. During this presentation, there was an exciting announcement by Tridel that they would be offering several young adults the opportunity to shadow construction or customer care professionals at Tridel for a week! This is an amazing opportunity for young adults to gain experience and explore a career that they might be interested in.

But there was more! George Brown has created one on one sessions for young adults in order to give them educational advice and options. As well, Tridel in partnership with GBC offers a life-changing opportunity by giving several scholarships to deserving participants, enabling them to attend George Brown College and receive the education needed to become a trade professional.

The BOLT Day of Discovery was created in order to help guide and inspire young adults who have few resources and opportunities. Tridel, CAS and GBC work together to introduce participants to the numerous career opportunities in the world of construction while also teaching them about the education they need in order to achieve this dream. This is so important as many of the young adults who attended this event knew nothing about construction trades and how to become a part of the industry. This educational and inspirational day gave participants the knowledge and tools to know where and how to start their educational and career paths.

For many, this day will be a life changing event.

How do I know? Tridel introduced two of the recent graduates of the BOLT program that are now working for Tridel!

The Republic of Yonge & Eglinton & NTCI

Hey Guys!

I had the opportunity to go check out Republic and see what was going on at this up and coming Tridel community. Located at Yonge and Eglinton, this condo site is located in a beautiful area. Spread out across this neighbourhood are quaint, one of a kind boutiques, restaurants, pubs, a shopping centre, bookstores, movie theatres, malls, and a large sprawling park. The Eglinton subway is a mere two blocks away.Yonge and Eglinton has an old, quaint feeling to it as much of it has remained in its original form from the past giving it that old Toronto feel. At the same time, the high-rise architecture lends a sense of urban modernity with the buildings and condominium developments punctuating the neighborhood. Simply put, this neighbourhood has a feel that is old yet new, traditional yet modern, and busy yet relaxed.When I arrived at the Republic construction site, I couldn’t believe how busy it is. Currently under construction, the two towers (one located on 25 Broadway Ave and the other on 70 Roehampton Ave) are close to being finished. Some residents have already started moving in and others are completing their pre-delivery inspections.Having never been on a construction site before, I was astounded at the number of workers and coordination needed to make all of this happen. Everywhere I looked there was action.

I went over to look at the Republic tower on 70 Roehampton Ave. The amenities, located on the first floor, are close to completion. I saw the private dining room, the party room and the outdoor barbeque and cabana lounge area –perfect for enjoying nice summer days with friends. The high point was up on the roof to visit the penthouse suites and rooftop terrace. I got an astounding view of the city in all directions.






I stopped by the sales office where I was able to see the signature model suite. With high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and hardwood flooring, this elegant suite reflects Tridel’s commitment to building luxurious and practical spaces. I also had the opportunity to interview Republic’s sales associate Sanam Kazemi, and sales representative Marisa DiCecca. They shared their thoughts on uptown condo living at the Republic.

Q: What do you feel makes the Republic community unique?

Marisa: The benefits of living in a Republic condo include the 24 hour concierge/security as well as the great amenities such as a fitness center, steam room/sauna, and a cabana lounge with a barbeque station to enjoy the outdoors. It is almost like a hotel style environment. If you want an easier lifestyle then condo living would be the best option. You have many conveniences under your roof!

Sanam: What truly makes Republic special is its public/private partnership with the Toronto District School Board in building a brand new beautiful school with green features.

Q: Who are the Republic buyers?

Sanam: Everyone from working young professionals to empty nesters. Republic purchasers are a diverse set of people.

Q: Describe the neighborhood that Republic is a part of. What makes it appealing?

Sanam: This area has access to the best shopping, restaurants, etc. It is close to everything and the neighbourhood has a very strong community feel that goes back generations. People are very proud to live here.

Q: Explain the décor theme within Republic.

Sanam: Clean, contemporary, and modern.

Q: What is your favorite suite design and why?

Marisa: One of my favourite suites is the S18A because it has beautiful 10' ceilings and a spacious open-concept feel. This suite is located on the top (27th) floor which gives an amazing view of Yonge Street. Overlooking the core of Yonge and Eglinton is spectacular! You really can see the vibrancy of this premier uptown location.

Sanam: I would have to say suite type 2B+D, a two bedroom with den design. It has a great layout nd the space is very well used. It has a spacious balcony with a North East view overlooking the trees and Broadway Avenue. It is very scenic.

Q: What are the signature features and finishes of Republic suites?

Marisa: The signature finishes include hardwood flooring throughout the living room/dining room, den, and bedroom(s). The bathroom(s) feature marble vanity tops, and the kitchen countertops come in granite or quartz -it is up to the homeowner. Some of the kitchens have breakfast areas. These suites also feature floor to ceiling windows.

Q: What would you say are the perks of condo living?

Sanam: It’s a hassle-free lifestyle and a simple way of living. There is very little maintenance meaning more time for doing the things you enjoy. The 24 hour concierge and security systems are ideal for single women and people who travel extensively for work. The party rooms, outdoor cabanas, theatre, spas, guest suites and fitness facilities allow you numerous ways to stay inside and entertain with friends, family and neighbours.

Q: Republic is a Tridel Built Green. Built for Life ® community. What does this mean for the Republic community?

Sanam: It is an environmentally friendly condominium community featuring toxin-free paint and carpeting, energy efficient windows, ENERGY STAR® appliances, and water conservation methods. Republic features the AutoShare™ program which is an hourly car rental service eliminating the hassle and expense of owning a car.

Q: How do Republic homeowners benefit from Tridel Built Green. Built for Life.®?

Sanam: Green features save homeowners money on energy costs. The utilities are individually metered giving each owner direct control over what they have used. Lower energy costs also mean lower maintenance fees. Additionally, Tridel uses materials with low off-gassing volatile organic compounds which is better for peoples’ health and superior ventilation systems improve indoor air quality while reducing energy loss. All of these things help protect the environment without compromising your comfort and lifestyle.

Q: What can people expect when they visit you at the Republic sales office?

Marisa: When visiting the Republic sales office you are able to view a model suite which displays the premium finishes for our Signature Suite Collection. You can also check out our Decor Center which contains more finishes available for the Signature Collection and Republic Collection suites. Our plasma display gives a wonderful overall concept of our lobby, amenities, and floor plans . There is also a great description of how Republic is "built green". Tridel helps our home-buyers save energy based on the principle of efficiency. This includes energy saving appliances, sub-meters, and water efficiency.

Q: Describe Tridel's customer service.

Marisa: Tridel's customer service is recognized by JD Powers for the past four years. Tridel is ranked the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with New Condominium Builders in the Greater Toronto Area." Having a customer service background at Tridel [Marisa started her career at Tridel in its award winning Customer Care department], I can tell you that from the time of sales to the time of occupancy, Tridel's goal is that each customer receives the upmost care in every step of the way.

There are still suites available at Republic. Spacious 2 bedroom and 2 bedroom with den suites at over 1000 sq. ft., to gorgeous penthouse suites. Find out more by calling the Presentation Centre at 416-480-0700 or drop by for a visit.

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I checked out the new North Toronto Collegiate Institute Tridel is building. NTCI is an old school with a long history and strong tradition. But it is far too old and expensive for the TDSB to renovate so Tridel stepped in to build a brand new modern school that is built to LEED standards.What makes Republic such a special and unique project is Tridel’s partnership with the Toronto District School Board. Republic is located beside North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Besides building both high-rise towers at the same time, the Tridel construction team is also currently building the new NTCI.The new NTCI is very impressive. It is a spacious, 3 storey building with lots of natural light and dedicated to serving a new generation of students with arts and science training and top athletic facilities inside and out. The new NTCI features a 600 seat auditorium, music and rehearsal rooms, a triple basketball court gym, spacious classrooms and seminar rooms, a library, science lab rooms, a green roof, and a proper track oval with bleachers and playing field.

This is me in the 600 seat auditorium (the seats are getting ready to be installed next week). Behind me is the seating area which features upstairs and downstairs seating.

Here I am in the 3rd floor NTCI library, looking at a piece of restored original stonework that is on display on one of the library walls.

The inner courtyard has been painstakingly restored with the stonework and architecture from the original building carrying forward the tradition and history into the brand new building. http://www.tridel.com/republic/sales.php The new NTCI makes me want to be in high school again! For more construction photos on the NTCI, check out Lorne Chapman's web photo gallery

This is an example of the restored stonework that has been added to the new school in the courtyard area. The pavers with donors' names were just being installed.

Overall, it was very exciting for me to go and check out the Republic community and the new NTCI. I was able to get a sense of the amount of effort and planning that goes into construction. I can’t wait to see the finished product! Until my next Tridel adventure –Molly

Accolade Model Suite Shoot

Hi Everyone!

I visited Accolade and I was very impressed with what I saw!

Located at Eglinton and the DVP, it is minutes away from the DVP and in close proximity to the 401 making it easily accessible to get to from two of the biggest transportation routes in Toronto. Coming from the North end of the city, I flew down the DVP, exited on to Wynford Drive, turned left, made a right just past the Toronto Don Valley Suites and Hotel at Delmanor Wynford, and I had arrived (Google map). Transportation convenience is just one of the perks of living in the urban area of Eglinton and the DVP another being that it is surrounded by numerous shopping, conveniences, and entertainment venues - the Ontario Science Centre with its IMAX theatre is right around the corner! Accolade also has the unique benefit of being surrounded by nature – numerous parks are steps away from the building and home owners have the luxury of overlooking the Don Valley Parklands from their balconies giving the ultimate combination of city mixed with nature.

Touring the model suites was the part I was most excited about. I had an opportunity to view 4 Signature Collection Suites. Two photographers were shooting virtual tours of these suites. Virtual tours enable you to go online to explore the suite in 360 degrees and zoom in for more details. Combined with the floorplans, it is a great online tool to get a sense of the suite's layout and use of space.

All 4 suites that I toured –suite designs SI, S2, S3, and PH4 were different in layout and design. The Tridel interior design team shows tremendous creativity and taste in appealing to many customer lifestyles. While some suites are traditionally decorated, others are modern; and many have mixed elements of different styles to create suites containing features that suit everybody. Above all, the suites make optimal use of all living areas. Everything seems perfectly placed as you move from space to space.


The first suite I toured, S1, was elegant and classic throughout suggesting a refined luxury lifestyle.

S2 took a modern approach and with an open concept design linking the kitchen with the living/dining area creating a spacious feel.

S3 had a mixed theme –traditional with a hint of modernity prevalent in some of the furniture.

The Penthouse was stunning –it felt like I was touring a house! Being located on the top floor of a 34 storey building , you can see the city for miles and the views are amazing in all directions. This penthouse serves both as a model suite and as Accolade’s presentation centre for the sales rep, Kim Fraser and associates.

Although these suites are different from each other, they all have the same beautiful features and finishes such as high ceilings, crown moulding, granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tiling throughout the hallways and bathroom floors, deep soaker tubs, and more. Each Accolade suite has large windows allowing in lots of light and at at least one balcony providing not only different views of the beautiful city scenery, but also more outdoor space for homeowners. All of these features combine to heighten the quality and luxury of each suite.

Being a Tridel building, I noticed environmentally friendly features in the suites such as dual-flush toilets, low flow faucets and shower heads as well as ENERGY STAR(R) appliances including front loading stacked washers and dryers. Accolade is a Tridel. Built Green. Built for Life(R) community and is designed to be both environmentally friendly, energy and and water conserving, and a healthy indoor living environment.

After touring the model suites, I checked out the amenities. The party room, billiards lounge, fitness centre, and dining/boardroom allows for many entertaining experiences without stepping out of the building. It also allows for members of the Accolade community to come together.

In just a few short hours, I was able to tour several spectacular Signature model suites as well as the numerous lifestyle amenities in the building such as the lobby, party room, billiards and fitness centre. Accolade is a beautiful, busy community that reflects the urban area it is a part of. I had such a great time exploring Accolade! I hope I painted you all a good picture on what I saw last night. Stay tuned for my upcoming Blythwood at Huntington visit!

Bye for now!
Molly 

Touring Accolade Tonight!

Hey Everyone!
Tonight i'll be heading over to Accolade at Eglinton and DVP to see a virtual tour photography shoot! These virtual tours are amazing, they make you feel like you are actually touring the building! I also get the chance to tour one of Accolade's Signature Suites! I'll be taking some pictures throughout the night to share online with everyone so be sure to check them out. I'll fill you all in on the details of my Accolade experience tomorrow!
Bye for now!

Molly the Intern Starts Her Summer Job at Tridel

Hi! My name is Molly and I will be working at Tridel as an intern in the marketing department for the summer. Part of my job will be keeping you up to date with all the exciting Tridel events and activities that will be happening over the summer such as new suite releases, ground breaking ceremonies and special events. I think it’s going to be an amazing opportunity for me to learn and share my insights with you so stay tuned for my weekly update.

Week 1
I just completed my first week at Tridel. I started my summer job by participating in an orientation seminar known as Tridel 101, the training that all new Tridel employees begin when they join the company. In this seminar, I learned about all aspects of Tridel – it's history, how it operates, its core values, and everything that makes it unique in the building industry. I was amazed at the size and number of departments within Tridel that works as a team to come together to create and build stylish condominium communities.


After finishing our seminar at head office, we went out to tour two of Tridel's condo sites –the first being the West Village Presentation Centre in Etobicoke, where Tridel is launching Tower 2 (May 29th!) on the heels of the success of Tower 1 (over 70% sold!).We toured the Presentation Centre, met the staff, checked out the scale model and interactive touch screen display and toured the model suite.

The second stop was Etobicoke's ‘Parc Nuvo’ community right by the Kipling subway station. It is the fifth and final condo building being constructed within the beautiful Essex community. During my visit it was a thrill to take a tour of a few of their model suites, especially the Signature Collection Suite S3 in Nuvo 2 which is 29 floors up with an amazing view of the city! The tour was led by one of Tridel’s Customer Care reps and she pointed out all of the different personal choice options that home buyers are able to pick out such as choice of paint, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, electrical/telephone/cable placements, and more. These options make a condo truly feel like a home. The Customer Care rep also demonstrated the home orientation process where customers are introduced to the community and introduced to the suite features, community amenities, and all the aspects of their new Tridel condominium lifestyle..

I was amazed at the detail and level of care given to each homeowner! It's no wonder why Tridel has received so many awards and recognition in customer satisfaction. See Tridel's impressive awards page.

I was also impressed with Tridel’s commitment to building ‘green’– developing condos that are environmentally responsible, energy efficient and have healthy indoor living spaces. I learned that all of Tridel's future condo towers will be LEED buildings (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council.

This was my first experience touring a Tridel sales centre and model suite. I learned so much and look forward to being able to share my Tridel experiences online with you throughout the summer.

Hope you enjoy following my blog!

Molly.