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A new mixed-use community submitted to the City of Toronto for 1911-1921 Eglinton Avenue East by Samuel Sarick Ltd would transform a key site within Scarborough's Golden Mile. Designed by BNKC, the development entails eight buildings ranging from 10 to 53 storeys, including residential, office, retail, community spaces, and a public park. The massive site sits between the upcoming Hakimi Lebovic and Golden Mile stations on the Eglinton Line 5 Crosstown LRT, placing it within two Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs).
The 3.96-hectare site currently features two partially vacant low-rise buildings utilized for institutional and commercial purposes, surrounded by surface parking. Located on the south side of Eglinton Avenue, the site sits between Warden and Lebovic Avenues. The area, historically characterized by expansive lots hosting offices, warehouses, and retail outlets, is seeing rapid transformation in response to the delayed but soon-to-open LRT.
KLM Planning Partners Inc. has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the City of Toronto on behalf of the developer. The amendments propose redesignating the site from Regeneration Areas to Mixed-Use Areas within the city’s Avenues framework and introducing a new South-Central District within the Golden Mile Secondary Plan (GMSP). These changes aim to permit eight buildings with heights ranging from 39m to 169m.
The overall plan includes six high-rise and two mid-rise buildings, collectively adding 2,777 residential units, to be built over four phases. Of the total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of approximately 209,287m², 165,962m² would be dedicated to residential space, complemented by 33,266m² of office space, 5,250m² of retail, and 4,809m² for community facilities. The proposed density results in a Floor Space Index of 5.3 times lot coverage across the site. Central to the site a large public park is proposed to provide 3,983m² of green space with frontage onto two new internal roads.
Phase 1 would focus on the 40-storey and 53-storey towers at the northeast section, directly adjacent to the Golden Mile LRT stop, and deliver a new north-south road. Phase 2 would introduce a 10-storey and two 35-storey buildings west of the north-south road, framing the Hakimi Lebovic LRT stop. Phase 3 calls for a 10-storey mid-rise at Lebovic Avenue and the future O’Connor Drive extension. Finally, Phase 4 includes the 14-storey commercial tower and 25-storey building east of the park.
Plans include 5,536 m² of indoor amenities and 5,554 m² of outdoor amenities. There would be 23 residential elevators across the eight buildings, resulting in an average ratio of one elevator per 121 units. Specific elevator ratios vary by building, with shorter wait times anticipated in the 10-storey buildings, with one elevator per 71 and 81 units, respectively. On the other hand, higher-density buildings such as the 53-storey tower have a ratio of one elevator per 177 units, indicating far longer than preferable wait times for residents.
Two levels of underground garage would provide 835 spaces for residents, 47 for visitors, and 135 dedicated to office use. There would also be 2,219 bicycle parking spaces, split between 1,953 long-term and 266 short-term spots.
Currently, the site is served by TTC bus routes along Eglinton Avenue East and Warden Avenue. The Eglinton Line 5 Crosstown LRT and its stops have been built, but an opening date for the line remains unknown as deficiencies are taken care of. Cycling infrastructure includes dedicated lanes along Eglinton Avenue East and nearby access to the off-street Gatineau Trail.
While mid-rise projects are found further north and south, a wave towers within masterplanned communities are proposed along Eglinton Avenue East. To the east, the RioCan Golden Mile project proposes six towers, with the first phase comprising 44 and 47-storey towers. Nearby, 1960 Eglinton East would include six towers up to 48 storeys, while six towers are also proposed at 2200 Eglinton Avenue East, with the initial phase planned for 32 and 48 storeys. To the north, a 40-storey building is proposed at 1910 Eglinton Avenue East, while 12 buildings are proposed at 1920 Eglinton East, including two 48-storey towers. West of the site, the SmartCentres Golden Mile redevelopment includes four towers, with phase one proposed with 45 and 48-storey buildings, and the Golden Mile Shopping Centre redevelopment proposes 11 buildings up to 48 storeys. Meanwhile, 1891 Eglinton Avenue East envisions six towers ranging from 12 to 52 storeys.
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