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A mixed-use community has been proposed in Oakville’s developing Neyagawa–Glenorchy neighbourhood, an area transitioning from farmland to urban. Designed by Core Architects for Neatt Communities, the plan calls for seven residential towers ranging from 15 to 28 storeys, at the northwest corner of Dundas Street West and Neyagawa Boulevard, positioned along the planned Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.
Addressed to 3056 Neyagawa Boulevard, the site spans 3.75 hectares, with a single detached dwelling, garage facilities, and open space. The former agricultural area has been evolving in recent decades; to the west are the St Peter and Paul Parish lands, to the north is a large community sports centre and park, to the east Dundas Market Square is a large retail plaza, while across Dundas Street to the south is Oakville’s River Oaks neighbourhood.
The developer has submitted Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to the Town of Oakville. The proposal envisions seven residential towers distributed across three development blocks, with heights ranging from 15 to 28 storeys (52.2m to 93.3m). Towers would rise above 6-8 storey podiums, delivering a total of 2,278 residential units.
The plan envisions a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 158,691m², including 157,267m² of residential space and 1,551m² dedicated to retail uses. The proposed Floor Space Index (FSI) is 5.53 times coverage across the site’s net area. The development is divided into three phases: Block 1 facing Neyagawa Boulevard at the northeast corner, Block 2 at the northwest, and Block 3 to the southwest facing Dundas Street, to be built in phases in that order.
Retail space would be located in Blocks 1 and 2, activating frontages along the planned Sixteen Mile Drive extension across the north side of the property. Indoor amenities would total 2,427m², with outdoor amenities spanning 26,121m², including courtyards, landscaped plazas, and rooftop spaces.
Parking is accommodated in four-level underground garages beneath each block, providing 2,343 residential spaces, 456 visitor spaces, and 2,023 bicycle parking stalls. With three elevators per tower, except two for the 15-storey building, elevator ratios range from approximately one per 109 units in Block 1 to one per 126 units in Block 3. High-speed motors would be required for adequate service.
The proposal incorporates a woonerf, or shared street, within Blocks 1 and 2. In addition, three new public streets are proposed, and the public realm includes several open spaces. The Urban Plaza, a 1,058m² gathering area in Block 1, would feature opportunities for public art, patio spaces, and landscaping. In Block 2, the planned 1,900m² Neighbourhood Open Space offers a children’s playground, seating areas, and tree-lined paths, blending into the adjacent woonerf.
Two “Green Fingers” would create mid-block connections between internal streets and key intersections, incorporating multi-use trails, tree planting, and outdoor seating. The proposal anticipates future growth, aligning its street network and open spaces with the potential future redevelopment of adjacent lands.
The site is served by multiple Oakville Transit surface routes along its bordering arterial roads, connecting to Oakville GO station. Cycling infrastructure includes bike lanes along both sides of Neyagawa Boulevard and Langstaff Road, as well as planned multi-use trails along Dundas Street West and Neyagawa Boulevard. Future transit plans include the Dundas BRT and Priority Bus Service along Dundas Street West, connecting from Oakville east to Toronto and west to Hamilton.
There is plenty other development activity in the area. To the north, the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex is undergoing a two-storey expansion. East of the site, proposals include dual 8-storey mid-rises at 455-465 Dundas Street West and the 8-storey Butler Condos further along Dundas. To the west, Delmanor West Oak calls for two 8-storey seniors’ residences, while Martillac Block B plans dual 12-storey towers. The most prominent proposal is to the west, with the Oakville Green Life Sciences & Technology District mixed-use development featuring 15 towers ranging from 10 to 33 storeys, combining residential, hotel, commercial, and institutional uses.
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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