42-storey building with shops
1600 Brimley Rd · Bendale-Glen Andrew · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre
A request to change the zoning to allow a 42-storey building. It was submitted in June 2025 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 25 186182 ESC 21 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJun 30, 2025
- Notice to neighboursJan 2, 2026
- Community meetingFeb 19, 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, Michael Thompson, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 42-storey building.
- Height
- 42 storeys
- Total floor space
- 115,744 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Proposal to demolish the existing 3 single storey industrial/commercial buildings on the Subject Site and redevelop it with a high-density mixed-use development consisting of four tall buildings ranging from 37 to 42 storeys and one 8-storey midrise building. The proposed development will have a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 115,744.2 m² of which 640 m² of GFA is for commercial uses at grade, and 115,104.2 m² of GFA for residential use. The total floor space index (FSI) is 7.87 times the lot area. The proposal also provides 3,488 m² of indoor amenity area and 2,616 m² of outdoor amenity area, as well as a large area of 2,209 m² dedicated for park space on the west side of the Subject Site.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jun 30, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Jan 2, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 1600 Brimley Road and 26 and 34 Golden Gate Court. Read the notice
- Feb 19, 2026Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 25 186182 ESC 21 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Five towers, up to 50 storeys with shops (2,487 homes)100 Borough Dr · about 240 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 2
- 3
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1600 Brimley Rd?
One 42-storey building, 42 storeys, under City file 25 186182 ESC 21 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1600 Brimley 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 1600 Brimley Rd?
Michael Thompson, Ward 21 Scarborough 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.