Building The Missing Middle

With Raindrop Plaza complete, it’s finally time for landscaping at Rhodes! Split into two phases to help with costs, Phase 1 was fencing in the main floor unit courtyard and front yard planting. A hedge of yews line the sidewalk for privacy, with various low maintenance grasses and plants filing in the yard. Up next: A curved custom address sign will close in the corner and the same yews and ground cover will continue down the side to the back of the property. Now some patience for everything to grow!

1.5 years later and the city is finally nearing completion on Raindrop Plaza - meaning landscaping can begin on the Rhodes project. Hopefully by spring 2024 it will all be complete!

It’s occupied!! Here’s a glimpse of the completed Rhodes 4-plex! A few loose ends to work through, including final landscaping which likely won’t be until next year once Raindrop Plaza is complete, but its exciting to share that residents have moved in! Click below to see photos of the rental units (taken a few months ago) and floor plans of the building.

109 Rhodes Ave, Toronto ON M4L 3A2, Canada - Virtual Tour Virtual Tour of 109 Rhodes Ave, Toronto ON M4L 3A2, Canada.

One of the key motivating factors for Andrew & Philip in building The Rhodes Project is that the main floor unit is being personalized and customized for the needs of Andrew’s parents (Cathy & Al Mainprize); with particular focus on Cathy who lives with Ankylosing Spondylitis - aka: “AS” which progressively causes her spine to fuse. Moving from a multi-level townhome in the Toronto suburbs to Rhodes provides new opportunities for both Cathy and Al to enjoy and take full use of their space. In this video, Cathy & Al chat with Philip on the challenges they had finding space not only to suit Cathy’s immediate mobility needs and allow them to age-in-place, but also as active seniors looking to be part of a community close to city vibrancy and lifestyle amenities – and how the Rhodes project is meeting these needs and giving them excitement about their new home.

The Rhodes Project – Addressing mobility while creating an appealing living space for active seniors One of the key motivating factors for Andrew & Philip in building The Rhodes Project is that the main floor unit is being personalized and customized for the...

In the home stretch at Rhodes with the final touches before people move in!

Last and generally the most flexible of rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about electrical considerations when creating a multi-unit residential home, and what this meant for the Rhodes 4-plex conversion.

The Rhodes Project – Rough-in Part 3: Electrical in a multi-unit home Last, and generally most flexible of the rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about electrical considerations when creating a multi-unit residential home, an...

Offering the most options and customization of the three rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about HVAC considerations when creating a multi-unit residential home, and what this meant for the Rhodes 4-plex conversion.
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The Rhodes Project – Rough-in Part 2: HVAC in a multi-unit home Offering the most options and customization of the three rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about HVAC considerations when creating a multi-unit residentia...

With the least flexibility of the three MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about plumbing considerations when creating a multi-unit residential home, and what this meant for the Rhodes 4-plex conversion. Stay tuned for mechanical/HVAC next.

The Rhodes Project – Rough-in Part 1: Plumbing in a multi-unit home With the least flexibility of the three MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) rough-ins, Philip and Christina talk about plumbing considerations when creati...

Coming soon… homeowner Philip and PM Christina will talk about implications and considerations when designing and implementing plumbing, HVAC and hydro in multi-unit residential properties. Follow our Youtube page to catch these three upcoming videos: bit.ly/3KnI1hT
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Rhodes drywall complete and primed! Now the fun can start on interior finishes!

Spray foam is a great way to maximize energy efficiency and ensure every space is insulated!

NIMBY’ism at it’s best, or legitimate homeowner concerns?

Seven residents associations appeal Toronto bylaw allowing backyard homes across the city The group says they’re not against ‘garden suites’ but don’t want a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, while affordable housing groups argue the appeal is homeowners resisting change.