It’s official: The long-rumoured, 95-storey-tall residential tower at the base of Yonge Street in downtown Toronto is a go. Get ready to crane those necks.

Pinnacle International announced the news with a press release on Wednesday, confirming not only that they’d finally be proceeding with phase two of the One Yonge development, but that their monster tower has a name: SkyTower.

“Just when you thought the Toronto condo market couldn’t possibly reach new heights, Pinnacle International announces the next phase of its Pinnacle One Yonge development, and with it, details of the country’s tallest residential condominium tower,” reads the release.

“SkyTower, is the second of three tall towers at Pinnacle One Yonge, and its launch follows the release of The Prestige, a 65-storey condominium tower that launched last year, is now under construction.”

Designed by the award-winning, Toronto-based architectural practice Hariri Pontarini, SkyTower is set to rise a whopping 95 storeys high, as mentioned.

Within those 95 stories will be more than 800 condominium apartments ranging from 520 to 2,300 square feet, as well as luxury amenties such as a pool, a yoga studio, a games centre, a party space, outdoor barbeques and lounge areas for residents.

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