Category: UrbanToronto

Eglinton & Hoyle: A taller development proposed

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Early concept for proposed 21-storey residential development at 537–543 Eglinton Ave. E.

The proposal for 537–547 Eglinton Avenue East and 59–61 Hoyle Avenue appears to have evolved from a 21-storey residential building in 2021 to a 35-storey mixed-use building in 2025, following refusals, appeals, mediation, and a previously approved settlement.

Based on available application materials, the original proposal was submitted in summer 2021 and sought approval for a 21-storey residential building. City planning staff later recommended refusal, and City Council adopted that recommendation in November 2021. The application and a related Official Plan Amendment were subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

After the development site was expanded, a revised proposal was submitted in September 2022 for a taller mixed-use building. Following mediation, City Council approved a settlement in July 2023 allowing a 20-storey building, which received interim approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal in January 2025, subject to conditions.

A further revised proposal was submitted in November 2025 seeking approval for a 35-storey mixed-use building, citing changes to planning policy and the surrounding development context.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

537-547 EGLINTON AVE E

Application Number: 25271066NNY15OZ

Description

This is the application returning with a proposal for 35 storeys following the OLT decision permitting 20 storeys. New OPA/ZBA submission is required, rather than resubmission for 21-191659 NNY 15 OZ.

Addresses:

59 HOYLE AVE TORONTO
61 HOYLE AVE TORONTO
537 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO
539 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO
541 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO
543 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO
545 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO
547 EGLINTON AVE E TORONTO

Editor’s note: Details in this summary are drawn from publicly available application materials and reports and reflect our understanding of the proposal as presented at the time of writing.

A compassionate proposal for empty Glazebrook homes

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2-20 Glazebrook Avenue, March 2024

A CBC News story this week spotlights an idea gaining quiet traction close to home: using a row of vacant upscale houses on Glazebrook Avenue, near Bayview & Eglinton, as temporary housing for refugee and low-income families while a stalled redevelopment waits for approvals.

The proposal involves housing advocate David Walsh, the FCJ Refugee Centre, and Geoff Kettel of the Leaside Residents Association, who has been pushing City Hall to think more creatively about empty homes sitting in planning limbo. Local Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin describes the concept as “interesting,” but also raises practical questions around liability, resources, and whether the City is realistically positioned to broker such arrangements.

It’s an undeniably compassionate idea — but also a reminder that good intentions often collide with legal, financial, and administrative realities. Whether this becomes a pilot project or remains aspirational depends largely on the property owner and the City’s willingness to step into unfamiliar territory.

👉 Read the full CBC article here:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/housing-refugees-developer-9.7012473

Virtual Consultation for 922 Millwood Road

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The City is hosting a virtual community consultation for the proposed 8-storey development at 922 Millwood Rd. The meeting runs 6:30–8:30 p.m. and all residents are welcome to join.

922 Millwood Road
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Community Consultation Meeting
December 10, 2025, 6:30 pm

➡️Register to attend or participate

BACKGROUND

The site has seen several proposals over the years. A six-storey plan was first put forward in 2019, later scaled back to five storeys in 2020, and it has sat vacant since Stanley’s Cleaners closed. The latest application now calls for an eight-storey building.

Recent coverage & background reading:

From five to eight: New plans emerge for 922 Millwood Rd

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A new development application has been submitted for 922 Millwood Road, the long-vacant lot at Millwood and Randolph that used to house Stanley’s Cleaners. The proposal requests Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow an eight-storey mixed-use building with residential units above street-level retail.

Key details from the City application: the building would deliver 60 residential units (a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units) and one retail unit at grade. Vehicular access is proposed from Krawchuk Lane, feeding two levels of below-grade parking with 29 parking spaces, and 68 bicycle parking spaces.

The application is currently under review by City planning staff. You can view the full submission and documents on the City of Toronto website here: City of Toronto — 922 Millwood Rd application.

What’s changed at the site

This parcel has seen several proposals over the past few years. Earlier plans envisaged a five-storey building with fewer units and, in later revisions, ground-floor retail. The current submission marks an increase in scale — both in height and unit count — compared with those earlier designs.

For background on previous proposals, see previous coverage:

25-storey development proposed at Eglinton & Bruce Park

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Eglinton Ave E & Bruce Park /Google Maps
Submission for 550 Eglinton Ave E., designed by Studio JCI for developer Dez Capital Corporation /City of Toronto Application
Submission for 550 Eglinton Ave E., designed by Studio JCI for developer Dez Capital Corporation /City of Toronto Application

Another new high-rise has been proposed near the Bayview–Eglinton intersection. An Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application has been submitted for 550 Eglinton Avenue East, covering properties at 544–552 Eglinton East and 12–14 Bruce Park Avenue. The plan, designed by Studio JCI for developer Dez Capital Corporation, calls for a 25-storey purpose-built rental building with 256 residential units, ranging from studio to 3-bedroom layouts, and retail at street level.

According to the City of Toronto’s application details, the proposal includes two levels of underground parking with 58 spaces, along with 283 bicycle parking spaces. Indoor and outdoor amenities are also part of the plan. A paved access from Bruce Park Avenue is proposed to connect to the underground garage.

A virtual community consultation meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., where residents can learn more and share feedback.

Midtown gets taller, Don Mills gets a recreation centre

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Toronto’s Midtown and Don Mills areas are seeing a wave of new developments, with proposals for high-rises and community facilities closely linked to the city’s upcoming transit expansions.

Paired Towers Across from Mount Pleasant Station

245 Eglinton Avenue East, designed by Superkül for Crestview Investment Corporation /City of Toronto Application
245 Eglinton Avenue East, designed by Superkül for Crestview Investment Corporation /City of Toronto Application

A major redevelopment is planned at 245 Eglinton Avenue East — among its current tenants is Granite Brewery, a well-known fixture in the community. The project, designed by Superkül for Crestview Investment Corporation, envisions two towers rising 60 and 65 storeys atop a shared podium. The mixed-use development would include 1,278 residential units, retail space, townhomes fronting Taunton Road, and both indoor and outdoor amenities for residents. A publicly accessible plaza is also part of the plan. Read more on UrbanToronto; Application.

Dual 59-Storey Towers to Replace Midtown Rental Building

299 Roehampton Ave /Toronto.ca

Nearby at 299 Roehampton Avenue (east of Mount Pleasant Rd, across the street from Northern SS), KG Group is proposing two 59-storey towers to replace a 12-storey rental building, while keeping two other existing rental towers on the property. The new towers would provide 1,519 rental units, including a full replacement of the 218 existing units, alongside a new recreation centre and outdoor amenity space. Read more on UrbanToronto; Application.

Don Mills Community Recreation Centre Gets Site Plan Submission

844 Don Mills Rd /Toronto.ca

Further east, the City of Toronto has advanced plans for a new Don Mills Community Recreation Centre in the Crosstown Community. Designed by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, the two-storey facility will include pools, ice arenas, a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, and an EMS satellite post. The centre, located within walking distance of the future Don Valley station, will feature underground parking and cycling facilities, connecting to surrounding parks and trails. Construction is now targeted to start in Fall 2026, with an expected opening around Fall 2029. Read more on UrbanToronto; Application.

Crosstown opening will reshape TTC bus service in Leaside

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Metrolinx Laird Station, March 2024

There’s still no confirmed opening date for Line 5 Eglinton, but when it does launch, the TTC will roll out its most significant bus network overhaul in decades. Among the biggest changes: the end of overlapping bus service along Eglinton Avenue East between Yonge and Leslie, with routes like the 56 Leaside eliminated and others restructured to better align with the new LRT. The goal? Streamlined service, fewer buses, and quicker transfers to rapid transit.

Read the full breakdown at UrbanToronto.

Towering ambitions: 56-storey tower proposed for Soudan

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148-158 Soudan Avenue (Google Maps)
Rendering of the proposed 56-storey residential tower at 148–158 Soudan Avenue. Image via Arcadis for Calmco Inc, submitted to the City of Toronto.

A zoning by-law amendment and site plan control application have been submitted for 148–158 Soudan Avenue, proposing a 56-storey residential tower with 674 units, including 13 rental replacements. The site, currently mid-block between Redpath and Lillian, a short walk from major transit hubs like Eglinton Station and the upcoming Mount Pleasant LRT.

📍 Application Details
📊 UrbanToronto

Sunnybrook Plaza Redevelopment: Virtual Meeting April 2

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An update brought to you by the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

Rendering for proposed mixed-use development of three towers at a height of 32, 37 and 43 storeys at 660 Eglinton Ave E. View: Looking north from the park (by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. for CONCERT PROPERTIES) /City of Toronto

SUNNYBROOK PLAZA (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 2nd AT 6 P.M.

The City of Toronto will hold a virtual public meeting to hear community input on the updated proposal for the redevelopment of the Sunnybrook Plaza site at the northeast corner of Bayview & Eglinton on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m.

You can join online or by phone. Register anytime in advance here to be able to attend next Wednesday’s meeting.

The developer had originally proposed two mid-rise mixed-use buildings of 11 and 16 storeys. Following the subsequent changes to the city’s official plan made by the Ontario government, a revised application for three towers of 32, 37 and 43 storeys has since been submitted.

The Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) and the Leaside Residents Association (LRA) are encouraging area residents to participate in the public meeting and make their concerns known to city planners.

BROADWAY PARKETTE CHALLENGE

The city’s plan to designate three lots adjacent to the planned redevelopment of the Esso station site at Broadway and Eglinton as future green space is being challenged by the property owners. The original motion, passed by Toronto City Council, was one of the last initiated by the late area Councillor, Jaye Robinson.

Designed to increase the amount of public park space amid the massive redevelopment plans for both the Esso site and the adjacent Glazebrook Ave. townhouses, the measure is being challenged at the Ontario Land Tribunal, a provincial body which can override municipal decisions. BARA is seeking party status for the proceedings, to support the city’s argument against the appeal and in favour of keeping the future parkette plan in place.

The Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) is a volunteer organization of Bayview/Eglinton residents who care deeply about their neighbourhood.

We work hard to ensure that our concerns about the impact of new developments on the history and character of our neighbourhood are fully and fairly considered. BARA opposes inappropriate redevelopment in our area, such as 25 to 46-storey towers abutting 2-storey houses and buildings with inadequate parking for residents and guests.

Stay informed by joining the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) Facebook Group, or mailing list. Input your e-mail address below to subscribe:

Stay informed by joining the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) mailing list. Input your e-mail address below to subscribe:

Davisville’s next high-rise? 45 storeys in the works

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A 45-storey rental tower is planned for Merton Street in Davisville Village, blending high-rise development with heritage preservation. The proposed development site consists of two properties: a heritage-designated commercial office building at 170 Merton Street and a 12-unit townhouse condominium complex at 180 Merton Street. The proposal from Graywood Developments would retain part of the 1969 modernist low-rise on-site, transforming it into the lobby and outdoor space for the new tower. Located near Davisville Station, the project includes 517 rental units and ground-floor retail.

📌 More details: UrbanToronto

OLT approves 46 storeys at Bayview Car Wash site

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An update brought to you by the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

Bayview Carwash, March 2025 /Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

On March 19th, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) gave its approval for a 46-storey mixed-use building on the site of the Bayview Car Wash at the corner of Bayview Ave and Roehampton Ave (1802 Bayview Avenue).

The proposal was challenged at a December hearing by city planning and legal staff, and the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA). Key to BARA’s position was the fact that the city’s Official Plan states that the tallest buildings around Crosstown LRT stations should be closest to those stations, with all surrounding developments transitioning into the neighbourhood.

City council previously approved a 35-storey building directly atop the Leaside LRT station entrance on the southeast corner of Bayview and Eglinton.

“According to the city’s Official Plan, everything outside the actual corners of Bayview and Eglinton should therefore be less than 35 storeys,” said BARA Co-President Jesper Thoft. “We are very frustrated by this decision.”

The Toronto Star recently reported an analysis of OLT rulings which found that 97 per cent go in favour of developers’ applications. The OLT is a provincial body, and its decisions on development applications are final and binding.

One of the few alterations ordered by the OLT on the car wash site development is for a slightly bigger setback from Bayview Ave than the developer had proposed, something BARA and city planners had advocated for at the hearing.

The Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) is a volunteer organization of Bayview/Eglinton residents who care deeply about their neighbourhood.

We work hard to ensure that our concerns about the impact of new developments on the history and character of our neighbourhood are fully and fairly considered. BARA opposes inappropriate redevelopment in our area, such as 25 to 46-storey towers abutting 2-storey houses and buildings with inadequate parking for residents and guests.

Stay informed by joining the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) Facebook Group, or mailing list. Input your e-mail address below to subscribe:

Stay informed by joining the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) mailing list. Input your e-mail address below to subscribe:

Skyline in motion: The Frederick & Viva Leaside progress

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The Frederick, a 28-storey condo tower, is progressing steadily after replacing its crane following a collapse last fall. The building, part of the Upper East Village community, is now seeing glazing and cladding installation as it nears its full height. See photos on UrbanToronto.

Meanwhile, Viva Leaside, a retirement rental development at 150 Laird Drive, has topped off its two towers at seven and eight storeys. The project incorporates the preserved heritage facades of the former Durand Cars administrative building and is now in the final phases of exterior work. Learn more and see photos on UrbanToronto.