Two towers, up to 37 storeys
1050 Markham Rd · Woburn North · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to change the zoning to allow a 37-storey building, with 635 homes. It was submitted in July 2024 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 24 174001 ESC 24 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 3, 2024
- Notice to neighboursFeb 21, 2025
- Community meetingApr 17, 2025
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity Council decision
01Have your say
While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Paul Ainslie, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 37-storey building with 635 homes, on the site of the 19-storey rental building at 1050 Markham Rd.
- Homes
- 635
- Height
- 37 storeys
- Total floor space
- 39,911 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
The applicant proposes two new residential buildings and retain the existing rental apartment. The new residential buildings are comprised of one 37 storey residential building (Building A) with 438 units and one 15 storey residential building (Building B) with 197 units. The proposed buildings are located, south of the existing rental apartment. The developable area for the new buildings is approximately 5,151.6 square metres (0.51 ha).From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jul 3, 2024Application submitted to the City.
- Feb 21, 2025City notice: Notice of Application - 1050 Markham Road. Read the notice
- Apr 17, 2025Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 24 174001 ESC 24 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1050 Markham Rd?
One 37-storey building with 635 homes, 37 storeys, under City file 24 174001 ESC 24 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1050 Markham Rd development been approved?
Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1050 Markham Rd?
Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.