Rezoning
1350 Sheppard Ave W · York University Heights · Ward 6 York Centre
A request to change the zoning to allow a 35-storey building, with 3,160 homes. It was submitted in October 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 257236 NNY 06 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 20, 2026
- 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, James Pasternak, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 35-storey building with 3,160 homes.
- Homes
- 3,160
- Height
- 35 storeys
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
District Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Applications propose a mixed-use community within Arbo Phase 2 of the Downsview Secondary Plan. The proposal by Build Canada Homes (formerly Canada Lands Corporation) consists of buildings ranging from 6 to 35 storeys and providing approximately 3,160 residential units and 10,000 square metres of non-residential GFA, including retail, community space, and a potential elementary school and daycare. The proposal also includes 1.54 hectares of parkland dedication, 0.96 hectares of open space, and a network of public streets, pedestrian and cycling connections, and greenways.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Oct 20, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 20, 2026A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 257236 NNY 06 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Subdivision | File 26 257298 NNY 06 SB | In progress | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- Rezoning · 2025 · closed · City record
- Rezoning · 2021 · closed · City record
- Subdivision · 2021 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1350 Sheppard Ave W?
One 35-storey building with 3,160 homes, 35 storeys, under City file 26 257236 NNY 06 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1350 Sheppard Ave W 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 1350 Sheppard Ave W?
James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre. 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.