Among the neighbourhoods that you have heard about so far, we find ourselves in Liberty Village.
Liberty Village is one of Toronto’s great neighbourhoods, bounded at the north by King Street West; the west by Dufferin Street; the south by the Gardiner Expressway; the east by Stratchan Avenue and the northeast by the CP railway tracks.
Liberty Village’s name was introduced as a positive brand by property owners and developers in the area.
One of Liberty Village’s aim is to distinguish itself from Parkdale, another neighbourhood in Toronto which now begins west of Dufferin Street.
Liberty Village’s location is considered to be one of its finest attributes. It is only a short 5 minute walk to the Lakeshore, and a 20 minute walk to the financial core. For those who want to go out and have some fun, it is only a short 10 minute walk from the entertainment/ fashion/ gallery districts of King St. West, , Dundas St. West, West Queen West, Ossington and Wellington St. West.
One of the reasons for this is because Liberty Village experienced large growth from 2004 to the present date. This is of course in terms of new condominiums, lofts, office space, a new park, and a vast assortment of shops and restaurants.
Some people might even go as far to say that Liberty Village is Toronto’s hottest neighbourhood.
One of its key points is being known for its successful Art and Design studios. You can find many Canadian and US design firms located in Liberty Village, creating jobs for the increasing number of citizens who are moving into the growing neighbourhood.
Needless to say, Liberty Village is a location where young artists and professionals head into.
You can find many old factories converted into lofts, while others can be found as restaurants, gyms, and galleries. Liberty Village’s area used to be primarily a former heavy industrial area, however it has been abandoned for the past 20 years.
In development are currently 3 new condo towers, town homes and lofts, which should be completed by the end of 2010, increasing the density and neighbourhood “feel” even further.
Liberty Village is truly a great and upcoming neighbourhood in Toronto. You will find it to be already established, however in the future, with the development that is currently happening and what is to come, Liberty Village will be a force to reckon with.
Susan Eickmeier is a Sales Representative with Royal LePage R.E.S. Ltd/Johnston & Daniel Division working in the Central Toronto market. Susan is also a regular contributor to the Muddy York Blog. Susan’s website is located at www.susaneickmeier.com
