In Mirvish Village, particularly along a revitalized block of Markham Street, the final layers of streetscape and public space work continue to take shape. Developed by Westbank Corp and Peterson and designed by Henriquez Partners Architects with Diamond Schmitt Architects, the annex redevelopment replaces the former Honest Ed’s site with a five-building mixed-use development rising from 13 to 26 stories. Located west of Bathurst Street and south of Bloor Street West, the project combines new rental housing with retail, institutional space and heritage preservation, with recent advancements focused on the site’s ground-level experience.
UrbanToronto’s last update was in June 2023, when commercial tenants began occupying the site.
North of Bloor Street West, three of the towers can be seen rising above the podium. The facades are defined by a mix of white precast cladding panels and darker aluminum panels framing a unified window wall system. Balcony stacks extend outward along the darker cladding and glass guards. The mass drops slightly between the towers.
Looking southeast at the Mirvish Village towers along Bloor Street West, image by Biospherian, a contributor to the UrbanToronto Forum
Looking southwest across Markham and Bloor Streets, one can see the restoration and preservation of historic walls in a mid-rise section, as well as the integration into modern infill. The shop front retains advertising hoardings and orange construction tarpaulins, while the adjacent glazed connecting volume creates a contemporary interface between the preserved structure and the new building volumes.
Looking southwest at the mid-rise and preserved historic base west of Markham Street, image by Biospherian, a contributor to the UrbanToronto Forum
From the south side of this mid-rise building, looking east within the block toward Markham Street, the project’s courtyard and public realm are largely in place. In the foreground is a circular motif of alternating light and dark cobblestones, centered around a tree plantation and bordered by a curved wooden bench resting on concrete pillars. Surrounding planting beds with young trees and low shrubs are laid out in mulched areas. In the background, a glass-enclosed market area beneath the taller buildings awaits its opening later this year, while scattered building materials, security fencing and makeshift barriers can be seen.
Looking east across the landscaped courtyard toward the podium and towers, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Rdaner
A curved pedestrian path winds through the interior of the site through newly planted beds, with wooden seats attached to the edge. Temporary fences, roofing materials, and unfinished planting areas indicate that final landscaping and site detailing is still being completed.
Looking northeast at the landscaped paths, image by Rdaner, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
The listed former housing stock, which served as retail space for a long time, has now been largely restored with repaired brickwork, new window arrangements and renewed rooflines with dormers and gables. In the foreground, the streetscape is further completed with paving stones laid in a pedestrian-friendly area, raised concrete planters, and sections of loose material and temporary fencing indicating work in progress. A modern glazed insert formed as a curtain wall volume provides a transparent entry element. Additional shop window glazing and entrances are also visible.
Looking east at restored historic buildings and streetscape work along Markham Street, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Rdaner
Mirvish Village is 150 ft. to 85.04 ft. in size and houses 909 units.
View east of Mirvish Village designed by Henriquez Partners Architects and Diamond Schmitt Architects for Westbank Corp and Peterson
UrbanToronto will continue to monitor the progress of this development, but in the meantime you can learn more in our database file linked below. If you’d like, you can join the discussion in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the designated area on this page.
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