Franklin Condos | Kitchener

Franklin Condos will consist of two towers 19 storeys and 17-storeys high respectively, rising from a podium housing retail space of over 4,000 sq. ft. plus 443 residential units. All the units will have private balconies. The project will also feature indoor and outdoor parking accommodating a total of 319 vehicle and 423 bike parking spaces. 

Additional details including the unit layouts, sizes, building amenities, the anticipated date of completion, VIP Launch and more are still unknown.  

Franklin Condos Highlights

• Located at a prime location in the picturesque Stanley Park neighbourhood in Kitchener
• Has a Walk Score of 76/100, Transit Score of 52/100 and Bike Score of 64/100
• Located close to Highway 8 and  Highway 401
• Within a 15-minute drive of Waterloo
• Within 75-minutes’ drive of Hamilton
• Just 2-hour driving distance to Toronto
• Close to many shopping, dining, recreational and entertainment options
• Close to great schools
• Just a short driving distance to the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University
• Within a 30-minute drive of the Univesity of Guelph
• Close to parks including Idlewood Park, Chicopee Park, and Wilson Park

Transit Options

Franklin Condos conveniently sits at a transit-friendly location served by Grand River Transit, with local bus routes as well as rapid/express bus services plus an LRT line.  Regular bus routes along Franklin Street and Weber Street allow commuters to connect to Fairway Station, which is a transit centre that offers access to numerous GRT bus routes as well as the ION light rail.  Motorists will have a quick and direct access to Highway 401.  

Location and Neighbourhood

Franklin Condos is strategically situated in the scenic Stanley Park neighbourhood in Kitchener. This family-friendly area sits within Canada’s Innovation Corridor, which offers numerous tech and science industry opportunities.

It boasts a huge and skilled student population combined with multiple business incubators and many startup companies thus making it an amazing place of growth for jobs as well as business.

Franklin Condos residents will have easy access to an array of local conveniences including shops, eateries and services within short walking distance. This project site is just steps to FreshCo and several shops that include Shoppers Drug Mart, The Beer Store, independent eateries, Tim Hortons and gas stations.

A short drive away is Fairview Park which is a local mall featuring 120 retailers and services that include Walmart, Winners and Hudson’s Bay. Adjacent to this shopping centre is Cineplex which makes it a breeze to catch the hottest Hollywood films.  

Outdoor activity enthusiasts will be close to the nearby lush Stanley Park Conservation Area which features hiking trails, plus several other parks. They will also enjoy soccer, baseball, zip lining plus swimming in the summer, and in the winter tubing and skiing in fewer than 10 minutes; drive away (not forgetting the dogs).

This upcoming residence is as well located close to elementary schools including Sunnyside PS, Franklin PS, St Aloysius CES and Wilson Avenue PS. The area is also home to prominent post-secondary institutions such as University of Waterloo, the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Conestoga College, all of which are just within short driving distance. This makes it a fantastic investment for families as well as a prospective rental income earner from students. 

About the developer

Zehr Group is a premier real estate developer, builder as well as manager that strongly emphasizes on the role of ethos and standards in realizing their Vision and Mission. The group prioritizes a collaborative culture nurturing teamwork amongst its employees and within its partnerships. This ensures that the group’s core values are totally integrated into its daily work.