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URBAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT West from Spadina April 2021 CONTENTS 1.0/ INTRODUCTION 1.1 About the Toronto Downtown West BIA 02 1.2 Boundary Expansion and Name Change 02 1.3 About the Urban Growth & Development Document 04 1.4 BIA ArtWalk 04 1.5 Boundary Expansion Area Statistics 04 1.6 Application Process Terms 05 1.7 Development Key Plan 07 1.8 Development Process Flowchart 08 2.0/ CURRENT DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Submitted 11 2.2 Decision (Approved/Refused) 17 2.3 Appealed 25 2.4 Under Construction 35 2.5 Completed 47 3.0/ GLOSSARY 3.1 Development Application Process with LPAT Definitions 70 Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 1.1 About the Toronto Downtown West BIA With distinct architecture both old and new, Toronto Downtown West BIA is a thriving commercial hub of creative houses, hospitality and retail. There are various business and cultural activities happening in this premier destination neighbourhood, including conferences and conventions, hotels, theatres, performing arts, festivals and events, sports, arts and culture, dining, cafés, bars, nightlife and shopping. From the Scotiabank Arena to The Well, from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 1.2 Boundary Expansion to the Factory Theatre, Downtown West BIA includes many of Toronto’s most iconic cultural landmarks including the CN Tower, EdgeWalk, FlyOver Canada, Steam Whistle Brewing, Toronto Railway Museum, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Canada’s Walk of Fame, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Metro Hall, Rogers Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, Princess of Wales Theatre, Royal Alexandra Theatre, TIFF Bell Lightbox, 401 Richmond, Theatre Museum Canada, Canadian Broadcast Corporation, and Bell Media. The District is home to an array of talent that is comprised of the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. 1.2 Boundary Expansion and Name Change The Toronto Entertainment District BIA is currently in the process of expanding our boundary to Bathurst Street. The expansion area will include all the commercial properties within this boundary (see map). The BIA has changed its name to be more reflective and inclusive of all the businesses in the area. For all arts, culture, sports, hospitality, and entertainment purposes, the Entertainment District brand will still be used by BIA and member businesses. 2 Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 1.3 About the Urban Growth & Development Document 1.6 Application Process Terms The purpose of the Urban Growth and Development document is to provide BIA members and the general public with a comprehensive view of the incredible rate of growth and development Pre-Application A developer is considering constructing a new building and has either in the district. It provides detailed descriptions of projects ranging in status from pre-application released information to the public, or held a pre-application meeting to completed. It is a living document that will be expanded and elaborated in future iterations as with the City and/or Councillor. The application has no formal status at this stage. more development occurs and more research is conducted. Submitted 1.4 BIA ArtWalk An applicant has submitted a formal application to the City of Toronto The growth in the Toronto Downtown West BIA has resulted in an impressive collection of public for amendments to the Official Plan or Zoning By-Law or for Site Plan Approval or Building Permits that would permit them to build a new art from developer contributions in the area. The BIA launches ArtWalk which showcases over 70 development. Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments must be art installations in the district. ArtWalk provides an interactive map of themed routes, highlighting reviewed in a Preliminary and Final Report by City Staff and be passed by Community Council and City Council. the artwork with photos, about the artist, fun facts and engagement questions to provoke interest for art lovers as well as those who are new to the art world. ArtWalk can be an online virtual tour and a self-guided walking tour. When navigating ArtWalk, you can search for your favourite Decision artwork, explore the attractions and architecture in the surrounding area or follow the three Upon the completion of a Staff review and submission to Community highlighted themed tours: Colour, Steel and Women Artists. and City Council, an application is either approved or refused at the re-zoning process. If approved, an application must then move on the ArtWalk can be viewed at: https://artwalk.tdwbia.ca Site Plan Approval and Building Permit stages, which further refine the project before construction can begin. If an application is refused, the applicant can appeal Council's decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). 1.5 Boundary Expansion Area (West from Spadina) Statistics A Snapshot of the District Appealed Residential Population 10,000+ If an application is refused by Council, or if Council has failed to make a decision on the application within a certain amount of time, the Projected Residential Population (2030) 15,000+ applicant may appeal to LPAT. LPAT hears arguments from the City, the Working Population 25,000+ applicant, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the suitability of the application with regards to Municipal and Provincial planning policies Annual Visitors 1,000,000+ and legislation. Development Summary* Total Average Residential Units in Process 9,754 227 Under Construction Storeys 890 16 The development has completed the application process and started Height in Meters 2,666 59 construction. Section 37 funds are often paid to the City at the start of construction phases, such as above ground construction. Total Hotel Units (existing) 102 Total Hotel Units in Process 651 Non-Residential GFA (square meters) in Process 471,288 10,960 Residential GFA (square meters) in Process 576,408 14,059 Completed GFA (square meters) in Process 1,047,960 25,019 The development is entirely complete and ready for occupancy. *includes all projects ranging in status from Submitted to Completed, as of December 2019 4 Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 5 1.7 Development Key Plan 3 5 3 Status of Development RICHMOND ST. W. 1 7 4 8 Submitted Under Construction 6 4 4 11 1. 96 Spadina Ave. 1. 49 Camden St. 2. 462 Wellington St. W. 2. 440 Front St. W. 3. 600 King St. W. 3. 520 Richmond St. W. 1 4. 497 Richmond St. W. 9 5 5. 452 Richmond St. W. 6. 543 Richmond St. W. ADELAIDE ST. W. Decision (Approved/Refused) 7. 533 King St. W. 8. 517 Wellington St. W. 7 6 1 12 1 1. 149 Bathurst St. 9. 123 Portland St. 2. 663 King St. W. 2 20 3. 485 Wellington St. W. BATHURST ST. BATHURST 4. 457 Richmond St. W. Completed (2009 - 2021) 13 3 1 16 5. 504 Wellington St. W. 3 10 ST. BRANT 6 6. 422 Wellington St. W. 1. 602 King St. W. 8 2. 578 Front St. W. KING ST. W. 3. 642 King St. W. 4. 629 King St. W. Appealed 2 4 5. 438 Adelaide St. W. 7 6. 525 Adelaide St. W. 1. 445-451 Adelaide St. W. 7. 111 Bathurst St. 19 2. 582 King St. W. 8. 431 Richmond St. W. 3. 450 Richmond St. W. 9. 508 Wellington St. W. 3 4. 135 Portland St. 2 AVE. SPADINA 10. 560 King St. W. PORTLAND ST. PORTLAND 5 6 5. 470-488 Wellington St. W. 18 9 5 14 11. 32 Camden St. 6. 578 King St. W. 12. 399 Adelaide St. W. 15 7. 471 Richmond St. W. 13. 650 King St. W. WELLINGTON ST. W. 8. 544 King St. W. 14. 400 Wellington St. W. 15. 500 Wellington St. W. 16. 478 King St. W. 3 17. 560 Front St. W. 18. 550 Wellington St. W. 19. 75 Portland St. 8 2 20. 455 Adelaide St. W. 2 17 FRONT ST. W. 6 Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 7 1.8 Development Process Flowchart Process 1.8 Development the glossary ofthisdocument. to pleaserefer process, detaileddescriptions ofeachstageinthe development For (LPAT). Tribunal Appeal Planning theLocal to (OMB) Municipal Board theOntario changefrom includingtherecent process, approval development the illustrates that diagram isanat-a-glance Flowchart Process Development The illustrative purposes **LPAT process simplified for process **LPAT 1.6 Development Process Flowchart Pre-Application Consultation Submission of Application Complete Application Decision Application Circulation 1st Appeal to LPAT Technical Response Preliminary Report to Community Consultation Comunity Council Mandatory Case Conference Opportunity to Mediation Hearing Response to Applicant Motion for Direction to LPAT Decision Application Revision and Appeal to LPAT for Yes/Approved No/Refused Resubmission No Decision within 210 Days (OPA/ ZBA) or 150 Days Council to Council (ZBA Only)** Reconsider Upheld Recirculation, Consultation, Further Revisions, Finalization and Staff Report New Council Decision for illustrative purposes Public Meeting at Community simplified **Development process Council 2nd Appeal to LPAT City Council Decision Yes No LPAT Council Yes No Applicant can Appeal to LPAT Decision Upheld OPA/Zoning By-Law In Effect LEGEND City Applicant LPAT Process DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Official Plan Amendment, 8 ZoningUrban By-Law Growth Amendment & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 2.1 SUBMITTED 1. 96 Spadina Ave. 2. 462 Wellington St. W. 3. 600 King St. W. Urban Growth & Development | April 2021 | Toronto Downtown West BIA 11 Developments in the Proposed Combined BIA 1 96 SPADINA AVE 2 462 WELLINGTON ST W Pre-Application Project Name Project Name Project Description Proposed to develop a 16-storey non-residential building with retail uses at ground and commercial uses above.