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A two-tower residential proposal would bring high-density infill to Toronto’s Deer Park neighbourhood, bringing the intensification that’s happening at St Clair and Davisville stations closer together. Designed by architects—Alliance for Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments, the proposal would introduce 38- and 43-storey towers within walking distance of both stations, and falling within the St Clair Major Transit Station Area where the Province encourages greater density.
The development site spans 59 through 81 Lawton Boulevard on the east side of the street, between Heath Street West and Duggan Avenue. The mid-block assembly currently consists of 12 low-rise residential buildings, including 11 single-detached homes and one duplex, which collectively house 13 dwelling units. Flanked by mid- and high-rise apartment buildings to the north and south, and low-rise residential homes and multiplexes to the west, the site is bordered by the south end of the TTC Davisville subway yard beside Yonge Street to the east.
WND Associates Ltd has submitted Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to the City of Toronto on behalf of the developers. The proposal consists of north (129.8m) and south (142.6m) towers above one-storey podiums, with a combined total of 706 residential units. While the towers are designed as independent structures, a wind screen feature would visually connect them at the front and rear. The project would deliver a Gross Floor Area of 46,219m², entirely residential. On a site of 3,533m², the floor space index would be 13.98 times lots coverage.
Each tower would be served by three elevators, with approximately one elevator for every 102 units in the north tower and 133 in the south. High-speed motors would be required, particularly in the taller tower, for adequate service. Residents would have access to 1,413m² of indoor amenities found on the ground and second floors of both towers, the third and 38th floors of the north tower, and the 43rd floor of the south tower. Outdoor amenities totalling 1,031m² would be directly connected to indoor areas on levels 2, 38, and 43.
The development would also provide 353m² of public parkland dedication, equivalent to 10% of the site area, positioned at the southern end of the property and likely allowing access to Yonge Street. Below grade, four levels of underground parking would provide 252 parking spaces for residents and 14 for visitors. Bicycle parking provisions comprise 636 long-term and 152 short-term spaces.
St Clair station is located about 550m to the south, while Davisville station about 625m to the north with a less-direct path. The 512 St Clair streetcar is also nearby, while the nearest TTC bus stop on Yonge Street is 250m from the site. Cycling infrastructure includes dedicated bike lanes along Yonge Street, although they are threatened by the provincial government.
The areas close to St Clair and Davisville subway stations continue to see significant high-rise development. To the south, One Delisle is rising at 44 storeys, alongside major proposals such as The Clair at 34 storeys and St Clair Place, with four towers ranging from 13 to 44 storeys. Additional high-rise projects include The Hill Condos and The Notable at 50 storeys each, 1 and 45 St Clair West at 49 and 51 storeys, and Yonge & Rosehill at 52 storeys. To the north, major proposals include 22 and 45 Balliol at 40 storeys each, as well as 1900 Yonge Street, which would introduce four towers reaching up to 45 storeys. Further intensification is planned with 50 Merton at 46 storeys and 1910 Yonge at 48 and 53 storeys, while the 37-storey 30 Merton is currently under construction.
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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