A grand old industrial complex stands at the southeast corner of Niagara and Tecumseth streets. The brick warehouse-style buildings across the railway tracks from Fort York are home to artists, workshops and other businesses. The buildings house the kind of diversity that animates a neighbourhood and keeps it livable. However, they’re in need of major renovations and restoration work.
To cover costs, Shimcor Investments and Jerudan Developments are planning on adding 12 and 14 storey towers to the site at 89-109 Niagara Street. The new buildings designed by Bernard Watt Architect will be connected by a 5 storey podium. There will be up to 367 units under the proposal with 271 parking spaces—all of which would be permitted by the city to be used as versatile live-work units.
The site is steeped in history. Its heritage-designated buildings were originally used for producing products like felt hats, doors, window sashes and blinds, carriage parts, pianos and furniture. They were built between 1883 and 1887. The National Casket Company began to produce caskets at the factory from the turn of the 20th century in 1906 until 1973.
The condo’s amenities will mostly be located on the sixth floor of both towers, with additional areas on the ground floor of both towers. The heritage buildings themselves will have 1,636 square feet of amenities space. There will be a courtyard between the towers with a playground on the ground level and a deck on the 6th floor between the two towers.
The area is in transition. The last abattoir in the city producing hog meat recently stopped its operations nearby, though it’s not yet clear what the future holds for the site. The site is a short walk to Queen, King and Bathurst streets. The waterfront is also easily accessible.
Condos at the Coffin Factory remind us that condo development doesn’t have to be at odds with heritage preservation. In fact, the relationship can be symbiotic to great benefit for the city. The developer will be able to restore buildings that are more than 125 years old to ensure their functionality for decades to come. The new buildings added to the site will provide additional density and ensure a thriving future.
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