45-Storey Toronto Rental Tower to be Revised

A revised Site Plan Approval submission has been filed for 4 Beamish Drive in Toronto’s rapidly evolving Six Points district, refining a major purpose-built rental development while maintaining its previously approved height. The 45-storey tower proposal reflects updated massing, unit mix, and site planning as intensification continues across the Etobicoke corridor.

Project Overview and Site Context

Located within the Kipling Protected Major Transit Station Area, the development occupies an assembled parcel at 4, 6, 8, and 10 Beamish Drive. The site sits just west of the intersection where Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West were reconfigured following the removal of the former Six Points interchange between 2017 and 2020.

Urban Toronto reports that the property was cleared in late 2025 after demolition permits were issued for a series of low-rise structures that had transitioned from residential to commercial use over time. The surrounding area is now experiencing a shift toward higher-density development, driven by transit access and ongoing urban reinvestment.

Development History and Planning Evolution

Planning efforts for the site date back to 2019, when an initial 35-storey proposal was introduced. A revised scheme endorsed by City Council in 2023 led to a Zoning By-law Amendment approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal in early 2025, allowing for increased height and density.

Following acquisition by Fengate Asset Management and its partners for $37.3 million, the project has progressed through multiple Site Plan submissions, with the latest revisions filed earlier this year. The updated proposal reflects continued refinement in response to design and operational considerations.

Building Design and Massing Updates

Designed by WZMH Architects, the project will feature a single 45-storey residential tower with ground-floor retail space.

Key design updates include:

• Building height increased from 143.7 metres to 148.1 metres
• Revised mechanical penthouse design
• Adjustments to overall massing and floorplate efficiency

The structure maintains its approved storey count while optimizing internal layouts and external form.

Residential Program and Unit Mix

The revised plan reduces the total number of units while improving layout efficiency and service ratios.

The building will now include:

• 509 purpose-built rental units
• 41 studio units
• 288 one-bedroom units
• 124 two-bedroom units
• 56 units with three or more bedrooms

Five elevators will serve the building, improving the service ratio to approximately one elevator per 102 units.

Total Gross Floor Area has increased to 32,427 square metres, with a slight reduction in retail space to 202 square metres at grade.

Parking, Amenities, and Public Realm

The project includes both underground parking and publicly accessible outdoor space.

Key site features include:

• Two levels of underground parking with 68 vehicle spaces
• 63 resident parking spaces and 5 visitor spaces
• 201 bicycle parking spaces, including long-term and short-term storage
• A 210 square metre Privately-Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (POPS) along the east edge of the site

The POPS component contributes to the pedestrian experience while integrating the development into the surrounding streetscape.

Construction Trades Involved

As the project moves through revised site plan approvals and design refinements, the primary trades involved are focused on planning, coordination, and pre-construction development, including:

• Architectural and design teams (massing, layout, façade revisions)
• Structural and civil engineering consultants (foundation and system adjustments)
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers (system optimization and updates)
• Planning and zoning consultants
• Surveying and site analysis teams
• Cost estimation and construction management professionals
• Permitting and regulatory compliance specialists

Once final approvals are secured and the project advances toward construction, additional trades will be mobilized for full site development and building execution.

Closing Thoughts

The revised proposal for 4 Beamish Drive highlights how urban residential developments continue to evolve through the planning process, balancing density, livability, and infrastructure capacity. With its transit-oriented location, updated unit mix, and refined design, the project reflects the ongoing transformation of Toronto’s Six Points area into a high-density residential hub.

For construction professionals, the development offers insight into phased planning approvals, high-rise coordination, and the growing demand for purpose-built rental housing in transit-connected urban corridors.