Richcraft heads to Little Italy

Richcraft Homes is set to join SOHO and Domicile in the development of Little Italy/Dow's Lake, as they negotiate the final details of the purchase of the Dow Honda dealership on Carling Avenue, just west of Preston Street:

Between the recent construction on Preston St and the anticipated expansion of the O-train track immediately to the west, Dow Honda feels the time is right to move.

So far no specifics details have been released about Richcraft's development plans, which is set to include a mix of residential, office and retail space in this most enviable location just steps from Dow's Lake Pavilion. Given the disappointing results seen at SOHO Parkway on Parkdale, I don't believe I'm alone in welcoming a new developer into this neighbourhood.

Welcome "hom" to Little Italy

Is it just me that gets a decidedly Ikea-esque vibe from Domicile's latest project?

Welcome hōm, or at least the Domicile version according to plans filed with the city for a 12-storey building fronted by 6 townhouses:

After a slooow start out of the gate with One Three One, it seems that Domicile is taking no chances on their third instalment in Little Italy slash Dow's Lake: the project's tagline is "Nice Place, Nice Price" and a slew of activities has been scheduled for what's being billed as hom's "Launch Week".

First off is a sneak preview and group hug with realtors next week, followed the week thereafter by a first time homebuying seminar, a feelgood session about hom's LEED certification, a meet-and-greet with Domicile's executive team and then the actual launch itself, broken up over 2 days, and set to feature not one but two models. Saturday, March 5 is slated for the initial sales of "hōmSuites" on levels 2 through 10, with a separate launch on Sunday, March 6 for the "Penthōms" on levels 11 and 12. No word on the how and where to reserve a townhouse although I'd be surprised if this "nice price" rings in at less than $600K.

Those interested in taking part of the launch can register by visiting their website at http://domicile.ca/hom