{"id":35270,"date":"2026-05-02T06:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/city-council-april-2026-four-high-rise-developments-settled\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T06:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:18:16","slug":"city-council-april-2026-four-high-rise-developments-settled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/city-council-april-2026-four-high-rise-developments-settled\/","title":{"rendered":"City Council April, 2026: Four High-Rise Developments Settled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article_body\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Alongside <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2026\/04\/city-council-april-2026-rental-towers-infill-projects-approved.60904\" target=\"_blank\">a larger slate of planning approvals<\/a> from Toronto City Council\u2019s April, 2026 meeting, a handful of items also advanced via settlements, setting the stage for their ratification at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The four applications here are a mix of high-rise intensification and midtown infill, together accounting for 2,294 residential units across rental and condominium tenures. While most of new suites are will be at market prices, affordable housing and rental replacement suites are found among the developments.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/2475-dundas-street-west.56608\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>2475 Dundas Street West<\/strong><\/a><br \/>City Council accepted a without-prejudice settlement offer for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/2475-dundas-street-west.56608\" target=\"_blank\">2475 Dundas Street West<\/a>, a revised mixed-use condominium proposal at Dundas Street West and Glenlake Avenue in the West Bend neighbourhood. Designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/bdp-quadrangle.8043\" target=\"_blank\">BDP Quadrangle<\/a> for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/fairway-developments.51772\" target=\"_blank\">Fairway Developments<\/a>, the settlement scheme would rise 29 storeys (105.37m) and deliver 263 residential units (a decrease from the 288 sought), including 254 condominium units and nine rental replacement units, above 360.6m\u00b2 of retail space. Council directed the City Solicitor to attend the OLT in support of the settlement, with the final Order to be withheld pending technicalities of the Zoning By-law Amendment being satisfied, approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application, and secured rental replacement and tenant relocation matters.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197220.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-d24f2f85-6b7f-442c-ab76-d93c90db6d89\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"2475 Dundas Street West, Toronto, designed by BDP Quadrangle for Fairway Developments\" title=\"2475 Dundas Street West, designed by BDP Quadrangle for Fairway Developments\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197220.jpg', true, '2475 Dundas Street West, designed by BDP Quadrangle for Fairway Developments'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">2475 Dundas Street West, designed by BDP Quadrangle for Fairway Developments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/110-sheppard-avenue-east.58342\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>110 Sheppard Avenue East<\/strong><\/a><br \/>Council also accepted an amended without-prejudice settlement offer for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/110-sheppard-avenue-east.58342\" target=\"_blank\">110 Sheppard Avenue East<\/a>, advancing a revised two-tower mixed-use condominium proposal in Willowdale. Designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/sweeny-co-architects-inc.7950\" target=\"_blank\">Sweeny &amp;Co Architects<\/a> for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/streamliner-properties.37919\" target=\"_blank\">Streamliner Properties<\/a>, the settlement scheme would rise 42 and 46 storeys (143.1m and 155.2m), down from 49 and 53 storeys sought, delivering 1,136 condominium units (down from 1,313) above 297.82m\u00b2 of retail space. Council directed the City Solicitor to attend the OLT in support of the settlement, with ratification subject to detailed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment wordings, conveyance of a 437m\u00b2 onsite parkland dedication, and acceptance of above-base park improvements.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197219.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-d7ff28fe-20f5-43a6-bbbd-58354b09d581\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"110 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, designed by Sweeny &amp;Co Architects for Streamliner Properties\" title=\"110 Sheppard Avenue East, designed by Sweeny &amp;Co Architects for Streamliner Properties\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197219.jpg', true, '110 Sheppard Avenue East, designed by Sweeny &amp;Co Architects for Streamliner Properties'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">110 Sheppard Avenue East, designed by Sweeny &amp;Co Architects for Streamliner Properties<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/59-81-lawton-boulevard.58105\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard<\/strong><\/a><br \/>A settlement was also accepted for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/59-81-lawton-boulevard.58105\" target=\"_blank\">59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard<\/a>, where a revised residential proposal in Deer Park has been scaled down from the initial ask. Designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/architectsalliance.7955\" target=\"_blank\">architects\u2014Alliance<\/a> for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/gairloch-developments.7720\" target=\"_blank\">Gairloch Developments<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/fairway-developments.51772\" target=\"_blank\">Fairway Developments<\/a>, the revisions would allow towers of 37 and 39 storeys (124.3m and 130.6m), down from 38 and 43 storeys, delivering 560 residential units, reduced from 706. Council directed the City Solicitor to attend the OLT in support of the settlement, subject to conditions including exploration of offsite parkland dedication. Council also requested further consultation through a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee and measures to address local traffic and community impacts.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197218.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-d700fc6a-ed0d-4925-b13d-eaa4be530e13\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard, Toronto, designed by architects\u2014Alliance for Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments\" title=\"59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard, designed by architects\u2014Alliance for Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197218.jpg', true, '59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard, designed by architects\u2014Alliance for Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">59\u201381 Lawton Boulevard, designed by architects\u2014Alliance for Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/34-montgomery.48625\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>34 Montgomery Avenue<\/strong><\/a><br \/>At <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/34-montgomery.48625\" target=\"_blank\">34 Montgomery Avenue<\/a> in Midtown, Council addressed a procedural step tied to an ongoing Tribunal matter, consenting to a request by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/graywood-developments.7727\" target=\"_blank\">Graywood Developments<\/a> to seek a review of a prior Ontario Land Tribunal decision issued in July, 2024. The proposal, designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/turner-fleischer.8071\" target=\"_blank\">Turner Fleischer<\/a> with heritage oversight by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/gbca-architects.7997\" target=\"_blank\">GBCA Architects<\/a>, calls for a 27-storey (92.2m) purpose-built rental building delivering 335 units, including 10 affordable rental homes, on a midtown site along Montgomery Avenue. Rather than advancing a settlement on built form, Council\u2019s decision allows the applicant to pursue a Tribunal review under Rule 25.8, while authorizing the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to implement the direction.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197217.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-eb5019fc-3650-4198-9ba8-5addff1117a8\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"34 Montgomery Avenue, Toronto, designed by Turner Fleischer for Graywood Developments\" title=\"34 Montgomery Avenue, designed by Turner Fleischer for Graywood Developments\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2026\/04\/60910\/60910-197217.jpg', true, '34 Montgomery Avenue, designed by Turner Fleischer for Graywood Developments'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">34 Montgomery Avenue, designed by Turner Fleischer for Graywood Developments<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on these developments, but in the meantime, you can learn more about them from our Database files, linked below. If you&#8217;d like, you can join in on the conversations in the associated Project Forum threads or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">* * *<\/p>\n<p>UrbanToronto&#8217;s research and data service,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/Pro\/\" target=\"_blank\">UTPro<\/a>, provides comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe\u2014from proposal through to completion. Other services include\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/reports\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Reports<\/a>, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/NDI\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Development Insider<\/a>, that tracks projects from initial application.\u200b<\/p>\n<table class=\"layout-article-companies\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"article-companies\">Related Companies:\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/architectsalliance.7955\" target=\"_blank\">architects\u2014Alliance<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/bdp-quadrangle.8043\" target=\"_blank\">BDP Quadrangle<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/bousfields.7652\" target=\"_blank\">Bousfields<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/crozier-consulting-engineers.31782\" target=\"_blank\">Crozier Consulting Engineers<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/ferris-associates-inc.8155\" target=\"_blank\">Ferris + Associates Inc.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/gairloch-developments.7720\" target=\"_blank\">Gairloch Developments<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/gradient-wind-engineers-scientists.43829\" target=\"_blank\">Gradient Wind Engineers &amp; Scientists<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/jablonsky-ast-and-partners.35673\" target=\"_blank\">Jablonsky, Ast and Partners<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/mulvey-banani.43562\" target=\"_blank\">Mulvey &amp; Banani<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/quasar-consulting-group.44431\" target=\"_blank\">Quasar Consulting Group<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/rwdi-climate-and-performance-engineering.43563\" target=\"_blank\">RWDI Climate and Performance Engineering<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/sweeny-co-architects-inc.7950\" target=\"_blank\">Sweeny &amp;Co Architects Inc.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/turner-fleischer.8071\" target=\"_blank\">Turner Fleischer<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/wnd-associates-ltd.27973\" target=\"_blank\">WND Associates Ltd<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');<\/p>\n<p>fbq('init', '1760257484204295');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2026\/05\/city-council-april-2026-four-high-rise-developments-settled.60910\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Alongside a larger slate of planning approvals from Toronto City Council\u2019s April, 2026 meeting, a handful of items also &#8230; 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