The urbanization of Markham continues with the launch of Sierra, a 143-unit, staggered 6-storey condo on
Main Street in Markham Village.
Developed by the
Sierra Group and designed by John Beresford of the Woodbridge firm of Flanagan Beresford and Patteson. The complex will significantly raise the density of the old neighbourhood.
"Condominiums epitomize to a certain extent urban living," says Sierra president Morris Kansun, "the idea of living in a higher density area where you walk downstairs and all the amenities are there without having to get into your car. Condominium living is downtown living, but so many condos today are built in Greenfield sites where you still have to get in your car."
The condo, known as 68 Main, will be built on the site of a 1960s strip mall, across the street from a community centre and in the middle of a
19th-century main street that's still an active retail strip.
Kansun expects to break ground this summer, and for his building to be ready to occupy by late 2012.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: Morris Kansun
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