Midtown, Toronto
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Midtown Toronto is roughly defined as the area between Bloor, south of which is Downtown Toronto, and south of Lawrence ave., north of which is Uptown Toronto (Lawrence Park, York Mills and North York Centre). The east and west borders are somewhat defined as Bayview to Bathurst. The epicentre of this area is Yonge and Eglinton.
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[edit] Yorkville
The Yorkville neighborhood, although usually referred to as Downtown, is split in half by Bloor, the north being Midtown. It is home to several of the bustiest subway stations in Toronto, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. It has had some of the most largest and most luxurious condominium projects in Toronto.
It is also one of the largest shopping districts in North America. It has many world-class retailers, restaurants and small shops, leading it to be much like Toronto's answer to Chicago's Magnificent Mile and New York's 5th Avenue.
[edit] Yonge and St. Clair
Rosedale, Forest Hill and Sumerhill are generally defined as the most upscale cluster of neighborhoods in the City (rivaled only by the central portion of Lawrence ave.) It is a major shopping destination, and has some of the most expensive and exclusive mansions in the city. It is home to the prestigious Mt. Pleasant cemetary, considered by many to be the Central Park of Toronto (and rivalled only by the Toronto Islands, High Park, and the many ravines for the title of best park in the city.)
[edit] Davisville
Davisville is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Toronto, and is home to many residential apartments, commercial shops and offices (including the office of the TTC.) Being home to Mt. Pleasant cemetary, it's many large Victorian and Tudor homes are some of the most expensive in the city of Toronto.
It is also notable that Davisville residents have, although not halting development, have not allowed many high-rise condominiums to be built, resulting in the look and feel of Toronto's other traditionally upscale neighborhoods, such as Lawrence Park, The Beaches and The Kingsway.
[edit] Yonge and Eglinton
This is the epicentre of the area, including a large skyline and large mall/office complex. It us home to several restaurants, theaters, a large retail strip and several open public squares. This region, in recent years, has had a surge in commercial and residential development, leading to a massive renaissance. It has become one of Toronto's 4 major city centres (and 3 other developing centres).
[edit] Condominiums
Recently, many luxury condominium projects, including the large Minto-Midtown towers, have added to the density of this area. Although the area was already dense from apartment buildings, centred usually around the subway stations, this has surely added to the density. The area's many small and large retailers have had more business and other retailers and businesses have located here. Offices have also had a rennaisance.
