Etobicoke's intersection of Dundas and Prince Edward could be the site of new mid-rise development, with an 8-storey building proposed for the southwest corner at 4195 Dundas Street West. Last month, a rezoning application was filed by Dunpar Homes to allow the 3-storey retail/commercial office building that occupies the site to be replaced by a taller mixed-use residential/commercial building designed by Toronto's Turner Fleischer Architects.

A rendering of the proposed building, image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto

Located north of the Kingsway neighbourhood, the site is surrounded by a low-rise residential context, though Dundas Street itself has recently seen an influx of mid-rise development. Designated as an Avenue under Toronto's Official Plan, this Lambton Village stretch of Dundas has been intensified with new residential development.

A view of the site as it appears now, looking southwest from Dundas and Prince Edward, image retrieved via Apple Maps

The L-shaped site would feature an 8-storey residential building with significant retail space fronting Dundas Street, alongside a surface parking lot—which could be redeveloped as part of a later phase—proposed behind the building. The retail component would be housed in the podium, composed of two double-height levels, despite the an exterior expression which makes the tall upper retail level appear as two regular levels. At the northeast corner of the building, an open galleria space would feature elevators and escalators, serving as the main entrance for the retail area. Three levels of underground parking are also planned, with a total of 224 residential parking spaces. 

The site plan, image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto

According to the planning rationale prepared by Bousfields Inc., the 166-unit project is planned with an anticipated unit mix including 33 one-bedroom, 116 two-bedroom, and 17 three-bedroom units. Unlike much of the Toronto condo market (which is dominated by one-bedroom suites), most of the residential space is given over to larger two bedroom units. 

The east elevation would feature a galleria at the corner of Dundas / Prince Edward, image retrieved via submission to the City

The proposal also includes a landscaping plan by Terraplan, which includes plantings along the Dundas Street frontage. Given that the proposal was submitted to the City last month, full details of the project have yet to emerge, with more information expected over the coming months. 

North elevation (Dundas Street frontage), image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto

We will keep you updated as the project continues to evolve. As the proposal works its way through the planning process, we can expect changes to the massing, architectural expression, and interior programming. As such, the renderings seen so far should be understood as preliminary. 

The south elevation, image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto

Additional information can be found on our associated dataBase file. Want to share your thoughts on the project? Feel free to leave a comment in the space below this page, or join in the discussion on our dedicated Forum thread.