The final layer of cement has been poured and the concrete foundation for 91大黄鸭鈥檚 20-storey ELLA condominium is complete.

The Mission Group held a topping off ceremony Tuesday to mark a construction milestone for the city鈥檚 first high-rise multi-family home located in downtown鈥檚 historic Bernard District.

鈥淲e are very proud of the ELLA tower. The building represents the continued transformation of 91大黄鸭鈥檚 historic downtown core into a vibrant, high-amenity urban environment,鈥� said Mission Group鈥檚 executive vice president Luke Turri.

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The tower is planted on the corner of Ellis Street and Lawrence Avenue, featuring 116 condominiums, a pet wash area, bike repair/wash station, smart home technology systems, lake views and commercial space on the ground floor.

Plans for the multi-family home were approved by council in 2017, a year after a Statistics Canada鈥檚 2016 Census revealed fewer Canadians were occupying single detached homes and the demand for multi-family homes was on the rise.

In May, ELLA was awarded the Mid-to-High Rise residential category at the 2019 Canadian Housing Builders鈥� Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence.

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ELLA scaled a high Walk Score of 97 out of 100. It is within close walking distance to Okanagan Lake, the 91大黄鸭 Yacht Club, the recreational City Park, and the waterfront boardwalk.

ELLA condos are 86 per cent sold, with select lake view two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes starting at $669,900 still available.

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Construction of ELLA Tower is expected to be completed in 2020.

laryn.gilmour@blackpress.ca
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