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August 01, 2024 by Anthony Teles   1.6K 
Market-Rate and Affordable Rental at Victoria Park Station Advances


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The City of Toronto's Committee of Adjustment's recent approval of minor
variance applications for 777 Victoria Park Avenue marks another step in
addressing the housing crisis. Part of the City’s Housing Now initiative, the
variances allow for an additional 197 units over the previous number for a total
of 705 rental units in 12- and 35-storey towers at the Danforth Line 2 subway
station. Developed by CreateTO, Toronto’s real estate portfolio manager, and
designed by Sweeny &Co Architects Inc., it would bring substantial residential
and community-focused spaces to the East End’s Oakridge neighbourhood.

Looking northeast to 777 Victoria Park Avenue, designed by Sweeny &Co Architects
for CreateTO






Launched by the City of Toronto in December, 2018, Housing Now leverages
City-owned lands for the creation of mixed-use, mixed-income communities. As one
of the original sites identified under this initiative, 777 Victoria Park Avenue
would contribute to the City's housing goals, as outlined in the HousingTO
2020-2030 Action Plan. It would ensure that the land remains in public ownership
in perpetuity.

Situated on the northeast corner of Victoria Park Avenue and Denton Avenue, the
parcel spans approximately 8,002m² and currently serves as a surface parking lot
used by commuters using Victoria Park station. The surrounding area includes
both low-rise buildings and single-family homes, as well as Tower-in-the-Park
developments from the time the subway line was built through the area.

Looking east to the existing parking lot onsite, image retrieved from Google
Maps

Initially proposed in 2019 with heights of 11 and 23 storeys and 508 residential
units, half of the units were designated as affordable. After being presented to
the Design Review Panel (DRP) later that year and receiving Zoning By-law
approval, the project faced challenges including the pandemic and increased
construction costs that resulted in delays. In May, 2024, the development was
brought forward to the DRP again, earning praise for its latest design.

Looking northeast to the previous design by Montgomery Sisam for CreateTO

This iteration comprises two towers at 12 (50.2m) and 35 storeys (114.2m).
Collectively, they would house 705 rental units, divided into 256 affordable
rentals in the 12-storey tower and 449 market-rate rentals in the 35-storey
structure.

Key amenities showcase the community-oriented nature of the project, including a
430m² community centre, a 928m² day nursery, and 306m² of commercial space
positioned adjacent to the subway entrance. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) is
planned at approximately 49,700m².

Looking south to the childcare centre, image from submission to City of Toronto

The design entails four elevators for the 35-storey tower, and two elevators in
the 12-storey tower. This would yield approximately one elevator for every 112
and 128 units respectively, indicating longer than preferable wait times for
residents, particularly in the shorter tower.

Ground floor plan, designed by Sweeny &Co Architects for CreateTO

With one level of underground garage offering 111 spaces, it would include 35
spaces for residents and 56 for visitor parking. To replace the current commuter
parking, the development plan includes a provisional arrangement to use a
portion of the parking facilities at Dentonia Park Golf Course for station
commuters.

Site plan, designed by Sweeny &Co Architects for CreateTO

The site is also a ten-minute subway ride plus walk to Danforth GO station,
about a kilometre and a half to the southwest, expanding commuter options and
better linking the buildings to the Greater Toronto Area.

An aerial view of the site and surrounding area, image from submission to City
of Toronto

Immediately south of the site, proposed developments at 39 and 1 Thora Avenue
include townhouses and commercial spaces, reaching 3 and 7 storeys respectively,
while 3089 Danforth Avenue is slated for a 7-storey building. Further south,
CreateTO’s Birchley Park, a mixed-use community featuring affordable housing, is
under construction, consisting of 8 buildings ranging from 3 to 12 storeys.

To the east, proposals at 3359 and 3258 Danforth Avenue call for 6 and 7 storeys
respectively. To the west, near the Main Street subway and Danforth GO stations,
larger-scale developments are taking shape: 2720 Danforth Avenue proposes 9
storeys, 9 Dawes Road aims for 28 and 34 storeys, and 8 Dawes Road would reach
38 storeys. The Dawes is under construction with towers at 24 and 43 storeys,
while 2681 and 2721 Danforth Avenue are planned at top heights of 48 and 59
storeys respectively.

UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the
meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If
you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum
thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.

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UrbanToronto has a research service, UrbanToronto Pro, that provides
comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from
proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable
snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New
Development Insider, that tracks projects from initial application.



Related Companies:  Alterra Group of Companies, LEA Consulting, Sweeny &Co
Architects Inc.

777 Victoria Park Avenue

Developer: CreateTO, Alterra Group of Companies, Mahogany Management

Architect: Sweeny &Co Architects Inc., Montgomery Sisam Architects

  

Address: 777 Victoria Park Ave, Toronto
Category: Residential (Affordable Rental, Market-Rate Rental), Commercial
(Retail), Institutional (Community Centre)
Status: Pre-ConstructionCompletion: TBDHeight: 375 ft / 114.20 mStoreys: 35
storeys

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Related News

• Oct 18, 2019Two 'Housing Now' Projects Critiqued at Design Review Panel• Aug
06, 2019CreateTO Submits Plan for HousingNow Affordable Site at Wilson
Station• Jul 24, 2019Rental Towers with 50% Affordable Housing Proposed at
Victoria Park Subway Station


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