In 2024, Haddonstone’s team had the privilege of contributing to a significant urban development project in Toronto’s historic Greektown.The project involved the creation of Alexander the Great Parkette, a vibrant public space that reflects the multicultural character of the area, while honoring its Greek heritage.Alexander the Great Parkette is located on Danforth Avenue, which has long been a focal point for one of North America’s largest Greek communities. Here, street signs are in English as well as modern Greek, and several scenes from My Big Fat Greek Wedding were filmed in the area.Haddonstone was tasked with manufacturing custom and standard architectural cast stone solutions to enhance the park’s design.Haddonstone’s team worked closely with several project partners to plan, develop, and complete this project. These partners included Forest and Field Landscape Architects and the City of Toronto.Our skilled team produced handmade-to-order components to create three ancient Greek-inspired pergolas. Each pergola featured an L110 upper cornice, L120 lower cornice, L130 architrave, and was supported by either two, three, or four smooth columns with Tuscan capital detail. The individual components were custom for the project, each based on standard range designs.Each cast stone solution was manufactured in our dry-cast Haddonstone material and finished in our classic Portland color.This was an enjoyable project, showcasing the skills of our team and how we collaborate effectively with clients and contractors. We are pleased that the brand-new Parkette will be enjoyed by the community for many years to come