Proposal Submitted for Two-Tower Redevelopment in Toronto

A proposal has been submitted by developer Tenblock for its property on Steeles Avenue West in Toronto for a redevelopment that will bring 800 residential units to the site including a public park. This will also include inviting existing residents to return to new modern units. (Rendering above courtesy of Kirkor Architects/Tenblock)

Urban Toronto reports that the site is currently home to an aging H-shaped, 4 storey, 120 unit residential rental apartment building and its parking lot.

The zoning by-law amendment proposal calls for the following:

 

 - Constructing 120 rental replacement housing units

 - Plus 694 new housing units

 - New N-S public road along western edge of the site

 - New 1,486.5 m2 public park along southern edge of the site

 - Dedicating 1,700 m2 of valley lands back to the City and/or the TRCA

 

Redevelopment of the site with three new Kirkor Architects-designed residential buildings includes:

 

 - Two towers at 38 and 39-storeys

 - 10-storey mid-rise building fronting Steeles

 - All connected via a 3-storey podium

 - Buildings would comprise 814 dwelling units with total gross floor area of 67,597 m2

 - Density of 5.26 times the area of the lot

 - Provide 637 parking spaces in 2-level underground garage and 3 hidden levels with the podium above grade

 - 612 bicycle spaces

 - Podium will be clad with textured concrete and climbing ivy at tower bases

 

The 10-storey structure would hold the rental replacement units. These new units will have air conditioning, in-suite laundry, taller ceilings, and modern layouts, fixtures and finishes. Tenants will also have access to improved common areas including condo-like amenities.

New outdoor amenities, landscaping and street level features would be introduced as well as a new access point to the restored ravine multi-use trail.

 

DataBid is currently reporting on this project - 1875 Steeles West Redevelopment - Toronto   (0003111620)