Initiative provides emergency workers with discounts, funds to local hospitals On a housing tour in London a few years back, developer Paul Golini was intrigued to learn about the British capital’s key worker housing program. “They have this policy where they want to make sure ...Read the rest
The Financial Post Melissa Leong 15/04/2013 In its ongoing effort to find the right employees, Empire Communities hired someone from a public U.S. company as a manager at its busy, family-run residential building enterprise. He was highly qualified; but there were problems. “You’re hiring someone ...Read the rest
EMPIRE COMMUNITIES is celebrating a total of 10 BILD Award nomi- nations for its successful Victory and Eau du Soleil communities. Victory, the highly successful low-rise com- munity located in prestigious Upper Stoney Creek, received nine nominations, including Best Project of the Year, Low-Rise. Meanwhile, ...Read the rest
HAM. SPEC. model feature – FEB 2013 – coverThe Hamilton Spectator HAM. SPEC. model feature – FEB 2013 – inside THE POPULAR COMMUNITY of Summerlea in Binbrook launched four fully-decorated new model homes including two brand new designs this month and the response has been ...Read the rest
By Sydnia Yu Special to the Globe and Mail April 4, 2013 EAU DU SOLEIL LOCATION: Etobicoke BUILDER/DEVELOPER: Empire Communities SIZE: 504 to 1,046 square feet PRICE: $254,990 to $499,990 SALES CENTRE: 2240 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Unit #107, south of Park Lawn Road. Open ...Read the rest
Blog TO By Amy Michelle Smith April 3, 2013 I so often find myself standing outside of a building in Toronto, be it a new condo development, a building restoration or a certain set of warehouse lofts, wondering what it would be like to step ...Read the rest
Stellar view with amenities by mother nature By Zoe Ackah Special Features Editor, The Epoch Time TORONTO—The view at the shore of Lake Ontario from 60 storeys up is wondrous. Even in the winter, one feels like a seabird hovering high in calm detachment, unaffected ...Read the rest
The Toronto Sun – Condo Living By Martin Slofstra March 15 & March 17 With Toronto now laying claim to being the fourth largest city in North America, you have to wonder where we are going to put all these people. (According to the latest ...Read the rest
The Toronto Sun – Condo Living By Duncan McAllister, Special to QMI Agency March 8th, 2013 Waterfront parcel of land expected to be home to 25,000 residents In a historical yet sombre ceremony this past November, The Beach Motel — last of the 30-odd independently-owned ...Read the rest
The Toronto Star By Brian Tuckey, BILD Friday, March 1st, 2013 and Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 Empire Communities has announced the launch of their new community-wide initiative—the Empire Heroes Program. The introduction of the initiative marks the 20th anniversary of Empire which has been a ...Read the rest
The demolition last month of The Beach Motel, the final remnant of Etobicoke’s storied motel strip, marked the end of an era. Speaking to the Toronto Star as the motel was being torn down, Empire Communities executive vice president Paul Golini acknowledged it was a “bittersweet day.” “It’s ...Read the rest
Special to Bullet News Empire Communities and the Warren Woods Land Corp. have formed a new partnership to build Imagine, a planned community in Niagara Falls. Comprised of several unique neighbourhoods, Imagine will include a range of different living styles including large and small single-family ...Read the rest
Bryan Tuckey, Special to the Toronto Star “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” That quote from cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead rang true at an industry gathering hosted by the Building Industry and Land ...Read the rest
It was the end of an era today. Many people will remember the strip of motels that lined the road along the lake leading into Toronto, particularly in Etobicoke. That area had its glory days, but that was long ago. And those motels became a ...Read the rest
Dylan Giuliano, urbantoronto.ca It was the end of an era in south Etobicoke yesterday as the last of what was once a thriving tourist destination made way for Toronto’s condo boom. This section of what was known as Highway 2 and the main thoroughfare leading ...Read the rest
CondoLife Magazine – December 2012 – January 2013 Elegant architectural high rise from Empire Communities features two towers overlooking beautiful scenic lakefront. Prepare to experience one of Canada’s tallest and most iconic waterfront communities. Eau Du Soleil, the newest architectural wonder from Empire Communities, is ...Read the rest
Shawne McKeown, CityNews.ca The Beach Motel on Lake Shore Boulevard West in Etobicoke — remembered both as a vacation spot for families in the post-war era and then for its seedy decline — was torn down Thursday morning to make way for a massive condominium ...Read the rest
Jessica McDiarmid, Staff Reporter, thestar.com In its postwar heyday, the motel strip in Etobicoke crawled with Chevy Bel Airs and Ford Thunderbirds. On the radio, Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and Pat Boone dominated. Dozens of blaring motel billboards touted the amenities — Televisions! Phones! — ...Read the rest
The Hamilton Spectator, thespec.com Empire Communities, renowned for creating prestigious award-winning new homes is putting Stoney Creek on the map with Victory, their newest master planned community. With Victory, Empire brings their experience and solid reputation of delivering quality homes to the sought-after area of ...Read the rest
New Condo Guide November 3-17, 2012 Prepare to experience one of Canada’s tallest and most iconic waterfront communities. Eau Du Soleil, the newest architectural wonder from Empire Communities, is poised to redefine highrise living in the beautiful waterfront neighbourhood of Mimico. “This is truly an ...Read the rest