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Thirteen development applications were adopted by Toronto City Council in March, 2026. The approvals span low-rise infill to multi-tower communities, collectively introducing about 7,000 new residential units. A significant share of this pipeline is purpose-built rental housing, with 3,019 rental units approved, including 371 secured affordable rental homes and 438 rental replacement units tied to redevelopment sites. Several approvals also incorporate community infrastructure, including production studio space in the Port Lands. All the numbers are detailed below.
Downtown
150 Queens Wharf
City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 150 Queens Wharf, a purpose-built rental development planned at Fort York Boulevard and Queens Wharf Road at the west end of CityPlace. Designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects with Teeple Architects as Architect of Record for Toronto Community Housing Corporation and CreateTO, the project would rise 37 storeys (138.69m), delivering 268 rental units. The unit mix is evenly split between 134 market-rate and 134 affordable rental homes. The approval replaces a previously enacted site-specific zoning by-law, updating permissions for the Housing Now site.
60 Yonge Street
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved for 60 Yonge Street, a condominium tower proposed at the southwest corner of Yonge and Melinda streets in the Financial District. Designed by AS + GG Architecture for KingSett Capital, with heritage work overseen by ERA Architects, the 65-storey (246.20m) tower would deliver 649 condominium units above ground level retail. The approval enables redevelopment of the heritage site while incorporating conservation measures as part of the project’s design.
Forest Hill
2004–2008 Bathurst Street
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved for 2004–2008 Bathurst Street, just south of Eglinton Avenue and on the edge of Forest Hill and Cedarvale neighbourhoods. Designed by AUDAX for Orchard West Real Estate Group, the 20-storey (76.65m) building would deliver 71 residential units, including 64 condominium units and seven rental replacement homes. A small ground-floor retail component is also proposed. The approval requires a separate Rental Housing Demolition application, and directs the formation of a neighbourhood liaison committee.
Etobicoke
Richview Square (Buildings A and B)
City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for Richview Square (Buildings A and B), a two-building mixed-use condominium and rental development proposed at the northwest corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in Etobicoke’s Richmond Gardens area. Designed by B+H Architects for Trinity Development Group, the project would introduce towers rising 24 and 29 storeys (82.50m and 98.15m), delivering a total of 690 residential units. The proposal includes a mix of 296 purpose-built rental units, including 54 affordable rentals, alongside 514m² of retail space and 470m² of institutional space.
2256 Lake Shore West
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved for 2256 Lake Shore West, proposed at the northwest corner of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Legion Road in Mimico. Designed by Core Architects for 2589727 Ontario Ltd, the project would rise 10 and 37 storeys (42.95m and 125.15m), delivering 575 condominium units above 630m² of ground-floor retail space. The approval secures an on-site parkland dedication of approximately 556m², along with provisions for local park improvements.
Swansea Mews Redevelopment
City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the Swansea Mews Redevelopment, at The Queensway and Windermere Avenue in Swansea. Designed by KPMB Architects for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the project would introduce two buildings rising 20 and 35 storeys (70.95m and 118.52m), delivering a total of 649 purpose-built rental units. Of these, 154 units are secured as rental replacements. The proposal also incorporates 654m² of retail space and 550m² of institutional space.
North York
Lawrence Heights (Phase 2)
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved for Lawrence Heights (Phase 2), advancing a multi-block redevelopment east of Allen Road and west of Varna Drive as part of the multi-phase revitalization. Designed by Superkül for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the phase would introduce a mix of buildings ranging from 8 to 28 storeys (up to 93.40m) across five blocks. The proposal would deliver 1,748 residential units, including 961 condominium units and 787 purpose-built rental homes, with 180 affordable rental units and 277 secured as rental replacements. The approval also includes institutional space totalling 8,636m².
e lofts (250 Ferrand Drive)
A Zoning By-law Amendment was formalized approval for e lofts at 250 Ferrand Drive, enabling the adaptive reuse of an existing 15-storey office building in Flemingdon Park as a purpose-built rental development. With Amexon Development Corporation already working on the conversion plan by Core Architects, the project will deliver 331 rental units within the retrofitted structure. The conversion leverages the building’s existing floor-to-ceiling heights and flexible floor plates to support residential use, along with a small ground-floor retail component.
11 Greenbriar Road
City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 11 Greenbriar Road, enabling a low-rise rental infill development at the northeast corner of Greenbriar Road and Dervock Crescent in Bayview Village. Designed by Guthrie Muscovitch Bielny Architecture for Artlife Developments, the project would introduce a 3-storey building with 29 rental units. The approval requires a Tenant Assistance Plan for the existing rental unit slated for demolition.
The North Yorker (22-36 Greenbriar Road)
Down the road, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were also approved for 22–36 Greenbriar Road, a purpose-built rental tower proposed at the northwest corner of Greenbriar Road and Talara Drive. Designed by RAW Design for Block Developments, the 31-storey (108.5m) building would deliver 516 rental units. The approval amends previously approved planning permissions for the site and includes direction to scope an existing appeal of the Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan.
East Side
115 Saulter Street South
Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 115 Saulter Street South, proposed in the Port Lands. Designed by COBE Architects and SvN for Castlepoint Numa, the project would introduce two towers rising 47 and 53 storeys (167.00m and 185.25m), delivering 1,046 residential units. The proposal also includes 1,489m² of retail and 4,634m² of production studio space. The approval secures an in-kind community benefit requiring a portion of residential Gross Floor Area to be delivered as affordable rental housing.
The Beach House (1684 Queen East)
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were approved for The Beach House, a mixed-use rental development proposed at the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Kingston Road in The Beaches. Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Sud Group of Companies, with heritage oversight by ERA Architects, the 10-storey (41.45m) building would deliver 168 purpose-built rental units above 840m² of ground-floor retail space. City Council’s approval also secures three affordable rental units as an in-kind community benefit for a 40-year term.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been republished the the removal of references to 567 Sheppard Avenue East, which was not approved at City Council.
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