A 17-storey tower is planned just a short walk west of Runnymede station. Designed by architects Alliance for King Edward Investments Inc., Emma Nikola Potemkin Ltd. and 1028651 Ontario Ltd. designed mixed-use project would rise on the south side of Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village and replace a trio of low-rise commercial and mixed-use buildings within the Runnymede Protected Major Transit Station Area, which was approved in August 2025.
Looking southwest at 2279 Bloor Street West, designed by architects Alliance for King Edward Investments Inc, Emma Nikola Potemkin Ltd and 1028651 Ontario Ltd
The proposal is for a meeting at 2273, 2277 and 2279 Bloor Street West, west of Durie Street. It is currently occupied by a three-story mixed-use building containing a wine shop on the ground floor and five bachelor rental units above, as well as two single-story commercial buildings. The site is located in the traditional main street area of ​​Bloor West Village, characterized by one to three story storefront buildings along Bloor and low-rise residential neighborhoods to the north and south.
Looking south at the current location, image from Google Maps
The areas have a long planning history. In 2013, applications were filed to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaws for an assembly that included 2265-2279 Bloor Street West and properties on Durie Street. A 2015 settlement favored a seven-story mixed-use building.
A new permit application was submitted in April 2025 and approved in August 2025, officially separating 2271 Bloor Street West from the remaining property. Now, Bousfields has submitted a zoning bylaw amendment application to the City of Toronto on behalf of the developer, along with an application for demolition and rental conversion of the five existing rental units.
The proposal calls for a 17-story mixed-use building with a height of 55.5 m. A two-story street wall would frame the western facade of Bloor Street. The development would give a gross floor area of ​​6,659 m², which corresponds to an area index of 11.07 times the coverage of the 609 m² site. Of this, 6,500 m² is residential space and 159 m² is retail on the ground floor. The 60 purpose-built rental units would consist of 10 one-bedroom units, 43 two-bedroom units and 7 three-bedroom units. Two elevators are planned, one for every 30 units, allowing for quick response times.
Podium, looking southwest, designed by architects Alliance for King Edward Investments Inc, Emma Nikola Potemkin Ltd and 1028651 Ontario Ltd
There would be 123 m² of indoor and 135 m² of outdoor facilities, located on the ground floor and mechanical penthouse level. A single basement level is proposed with storage lockers, a laundry room, a secure long-term bicycle storage room and a bicycle repair area. No parking or vehicle loading areas are included. Instead, the project would provide 74 bicycle parking spaces, including 62 permanent spaces in the basement and 12 short-term spaces in the rear outdoor area.
Ground floor floor plan designed by architects Alliance for King Edward Investments Inc, Emma Nikola Potemkin Ltd and 1028651 Ontario Ltd
The property is approximately 210m west of Runnymede station, approximately a four minute walk, and approximately 550m east of Jane station, making it within easy reach of two Bloor Line 2 stations. Nearby TTC routes further support the corridor, all within a short walk. Dedicated bike paths run along Bloor Street West directly in front of the site as part of the city’s large bike path network (although these bike paths are under threat from the provincial government), with north-south bike paths on Runnymede Road.
An aerial view of the site and surrounding area, image from submission to the City of Toronto
Mid-rise and high-rise proposals could transform this stretch of Bloor Street West. Just steps from Jane Station, the 12-story Bijou on Bloor is under construction, while 2453-2469 Bloor West is proposing 16 stories. To the east, The Howard Condos is proposed with 8 floors. Further east toward High Park Station, 1930-1938, Bloor West is planned at 19 stories, and High Park Village envisions three towers ranging from 11 to 35 stories.
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