KENSINGTON MARKET REDEVELOPMENT
near Dundas St W & Spadina Ave
A new rental building in Kensington Market
The current proposal is for a 5-storey, student-focused residential rental building with 77 units and ground-floor retail space. The building provides a 3-storey base that complements the 2-3 storey buildings on St. Andrew Street and Kensington Avenue, and steps back from the base on the 4th and 5th floors. The building will feature a mix of unit sizes, with approximately 80% studios and 1-bedroom units and 20% 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units to accommodate a variety of residents, including students and families. The design respects Kensington’s unique mixed-use character and incorporates enhancements to the public realm to contribute to the active streetscape that distinguishes this neighborhood.
THEMES
A new, student-focused rental development in one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
CHARACTER
The building responds to Kensington’s distinctive character, while contributing to incremental changes around the neighbourhood.
COMMUNITY
The proposed building includes 1,400 square feet of retail space fronting onto St. Andrew Street, contributing to the mixed-use feel of the Market. With a generous setback at ground level and thoughtful additions to the public realm, the building would contribute to Kensington’s close-knit community.
HOUSING OPTIONS
The project is entirely purpose-built rental, supporting the need for rental housing in Kensington Market. With a mix of unit sizes, it would accommodate a need for student housing while offering options for families (2- and 3-bedroom units). By introducing residential and retail uses to a lot that is currently vacant, the project would animate the site’s location in the Market.
TRANSPORTATION
The site has excellent access to transit, bike lanes, and a bustling pedestrian environment. The new development would integrate with the surrounding transportation networks while widening the sidewalks and improving pedestrian connections to support the high volumes of pedestrian traffic on St. Andrew Street and Kensington Avenue.
PROJECT STATUS
The City of Toronto has scheduled two opportunities for community members to participate in the consultation process for 17 St. Andrew, Councillor Layton will be in attendance at both sessions:
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Community Consultation Meeting
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Monday, October 5, 2020
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Webex Events: http://bit.ly/17standrewst
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In-person Drop-in Session*
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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4:30pm-6:30pm
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17 St. Andrew parking lot
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*Note: the in-person session will follow guidance from public health officials at the time of the event. Masks and physical distancing will be enforced.
PROJECT DOCUMENTS
Here you will find all materials submitted to the City as a part of our application.
We will also provide materials presented at community consultations.
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment
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Planning Rationale
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Sun/Shadow Study
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Toronto Green Standards Checklist
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Heritage Impact Statement
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Transportation Impact Study
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Geotechnical Study
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Application Form
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Survey Plans
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Architectural Plans
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Civil and Utilities Plans
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Landscape and Lighting Plans
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Project Data Sheet
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Cover Letter
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Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment 569-2013
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Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment FGZBL
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Hydrogeological Report
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Public Consultation Strategy Report
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
