City Council March, 2026: Plenty of Rental, Mutli-Phase Redevelopments Approved

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
March 31, 2026 by Anthony Teles 1.1K

City Council March 2026: Numerous rental properties and renovation measures approved in several phases

Thirteen planning applications were approved by Toronto City Council in March 2026. The permits range from low-rise buildings to multi-tower developments, creating a total of 7,855 new residential units. A significant portion of this pipeline is dedicated rental housing, with 3,019 approved rental units, including 371 secured affordable rental housing and 438 rental replacement units tied to redevelopment sites. Several permits also include community infrastructure, including a new YMCA facility in North York and production studio space in the Port Lands. All numbers are listed below.

Downtown

150 Queens Wharf
City Council approved a zoning ordinance change for 150 Queens Wharf, a purpose-built rental project planned at Fort York Boulevard and Queens Wharf Road at the western end of CityPlace. Designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects with Teeple Architects as Architect of Record for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and CreateTO, the project would rise to 37 floors (138.69 m) and create 268 rental units. The housing mix is ​​evenly distributed between 134 market-rate and 134 affordable rental apartments. The approval replaces a previously issued site-specific zoning ordinance and updates permits for the Housing Now site.

150 Queens Wharf, designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects with Teeple Architects as Architect of Record for Toronto Community Housing Corporation and CreateTO

60 Yonge Street
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments have been approved for 60 Yonge Street, a proposed residential tower at the southwest corner of Yonge and Melinda Streets in the Financial District. The 65-story (246.20 m) tower was designed by AS + GG Architecture for KingSett Capital and supervised by ERA Architects. The approval enables the renovation of the cultural heritage, incorporating conservation measures into the project design.

60 Yonge Street, designed by AS + GG Architecture for KingSett Capital, with heritage designation by ERA Architects

Forest hills

2004-2008 Bathurst Street
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments were approved for 2004-2008 Bathurst Street, south of Eglinton Avenue and bordering the Forest Hill and Cedarvale neighborhoods. Designed by AUDAX for Orchard West Real Estate Group, the 20-story (76.65 m²) building would contain 71 residential units, including 64 condominiums and seven rental replacement apartments. A small retail component is also planned on the ground floor. The approval requires a separate rental housing demolition application and governs the formation of a neighborhood liaison committee.

2004-2008 Bathurst Street designed by AUDAX for Orchard West Real Estate Group

Etobicoke

Richview Square (Buildings A and B)
The City Council approved a zoning ordinance change for Richview Square (Buildings A and B), a two-building mixed-use residential and rental project planned for the northwest corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in the Richmond Gardens area of ​​Etobicoke. Designed by B+H Architects for Trinity Development Group, the project would introduce towers of 24 and 29 floors (82.50 m and 98.15 m) and create a total of 690 residential units. The proposal includes a mix of 296 purpose-built rental units, including 54 affordable rental units, as well as 514sqm of retail space and 470sqm of institutional space.

Richview Square (Buildings A and B), designed by B+H Architects for Trinity Development Group

2256 Lake Shore West
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments have been 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 span 10 and 37 storeys (42.95m and 125.15m) and create 575 condominiums across 630m² of ground floor retail space. The approval secures approximately 556 m² of on-site parkland dedication as well as provisions for local park improvements.

2256 Lake Shore West, designed by Core Architects for 2589727 Ontario Ltd

Redevelopment of Swansea Mews
The city council approved official plan and zoning by-law amendments for the redevelopment of Swansea Mews at Queensway and Windermere Avenue in Swansea. Designed by KPMB Architects for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the project would comprise two buildings of 20 and 35 storeys (70.95 m and 118.52 m), creating a total of 649 purpose-built rental units. Of these, 154 units are secured as rental replacements. The proposal also includes 654 m² of retail space and 550 m² of institutional space.

Swansea Mews Redevelopment designed by KPMB Architects for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation

North York

Lawrence Heights (Phase 2)
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments were approved for Lawrence Heights (Phase 2), which advances the redevelopment of several blocks east of Allen Road and west of Varna Drive as part of the multi-phase revitalization. Designed by Superkül for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the phase would introduce a mix of buildings ranging from 8 to 28 storeys (up to 93.40 m) across five blocks. The proposal calls for the creation of 1,748 housing units, including 961 condominiums and 787 dedicated rental apartments, with 180 affordable rental units and 277 secured as rental replacement units. The permit also includes institutional space totaling 8,636 m².

Lawrence Heights (Phase 2), designed by Superkül for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation

The Lofts (250 Ferrand Drive)
A zoning bylaw change formalized approval for E-Lofts at 250 Ferrand Drive and allowed for the adaptive reuse of an existing 15-story office building in Flemingdon Park as a purpose-built rental development. With Amexon Development Corporation already working on Core Architects’ redevelopment plan, the project will deliver 331 rental units within the retrofitted structure. The conversion utilizes the building’s existing ceiling heights and flexible floor plates to support residential use, as well as a small retail component on the ground floor.

The Lofts designed by Core Architects for Amexon Development Corporation

567 Sheppard Avenue East
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments have been approved for 567 Sheppard Avenue East, a mixed-use development planned for the southeast corner of Sheppard Avenue East and Bayview Avenue in Bayview Village. Designed by BDP Quadrangle for Tridel and YMCA of the Greater Toronto Area, the project includes two 48-story residential towers (164.39 m) adjacent to a converted three-story YMCA community center. The proposal includes 1,115 condominiums and 6,671 m² of institutional space. The Council’s direction includes provisions relating to the dedication and design of parkland.

567 Sheppard Avenue East, designed by BDP Quadrangle for Tridel and YMCA of the Greater Toronto Area

11 Greenbriar Rd
The City Council approved a zoning ordinance change for 11 Greenbriar Road that allows for a low-rental housing 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 envisions a three-story building with 29 rental units. The approval requires a tenant assistance plan for the existing rental unit that will be demolished.

11 Greenbriar Road, designed by Guthrie Muscovitch Bielny Architecture for Artlife Developments

The North Yorker (22-36 Greenbriar Road)
Amendments to the official plan and zoning ordinance were also later approved for 22-36 Greenbriar Road, a purpose-built rental tower at the northwest corner of Greenbriar Road and Talara Drive. Designed by RAW Design for Block Developments, the 31-story (108.5 sqm) building would offer 516 rental units. The approval amends previously approved building permits for the site and provides guidance on the scope of an existing objection to the Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan.

The North Yorker designed by RAW Design for Block Developments

East side

115 Saulter Street South
Council approved the official plan and zoning bylaw amendments proposed in the Port Lands for 115 Saulter Street South. Designed by COBE Architects and SvN for Castlepoint Numa, the project would introduce two towers of 47 and 53 storeys (167.00 m and 185.25 m) and create 1,046 residential units. The proposal also includes 1,489 square meters of retail space and 4,634 square meters of production studio space. The approval ensures a benefit in kind for the community, which requires that a portion of the gross floor area of ​​the residential area be made available as affordable rental housing.

115 Saulter Street South, designed by COBE Architects and SvN for Castlepoint Numa

The Beach House (1684 Queen East)
Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments have been approved for The Beach House, a mixed-use rental project located on the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Kingston Road in The Beaches. Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Sud Group of Companies, the 10-storey (41.45 m²) listed building by ERA Architects would provide 168 purpose-built rental units in 840 m² of ground floor retail space. City Council approval also secures three affordable rental units in kind for the community for a 40-year term.

The Beach House, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for The Sud Group of Companies, with heritage protection by ERA Architects

UrbanToronto will continue to monitor the progress of these developments, but in the meantime you can learn more in our database files linked below. If you’d like, you can join the discussions in the associated Project Forum threads or leave a comment in the designated area on this page.

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