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28-storey building

169 The Donway W · Banbury-Don Mills · Ward 16 Don Valley East

A request to approve the detailed design of a 28-storey building, with 570 homes. It was submitted in October 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 22 218694 NNY 16 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedOct 18, 2022
  2. NowCity planners’ review
  3. NextCity decision

01Have your say

No meeting scheduled right now

While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Jon Burnside, can also hear your views.

Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.

02What’s proposed

One 28-storey building with 570 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys28PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
570
Height
28 storeys
What it needs
Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Proposal for a 28 storey mixed use tower and podium, a community space, a publicly accessible open space and proposed park. The development will include 570 dwelling units. A total of 446 parking spaces will be provided, which includes 401residential spaces, 40 community space and residential visitor spaces and 5 car-share spaces. The residential GFA will be 40,896 m2and the non­residential GFA (community space) will be 1,780 m².
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 2022Application submitted to the City.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Site planFile 22 218694 NNY 16 SAIn progressDocuments 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

Don Mills RdThe DonwayTernhill CresVeery PlOverland DrBarber Greene RdPaperbirch DrBurdock LaneSouthill DrSanderling Pl123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)The DonwayOverland DrBallymena CrtSouthill DrPaperbirch DrSanderling Pl123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Two towers, up to 26 storeys with shops (1,194 homes)
    895 Lawrence Ave E · about 90 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

  2. 2
    Add a storey
    1 Paperbirch Dr · about 130 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  3. 3
    Condominium
    75 The Donway W · about 280 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 16

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 169 The Donway W?

One 28-storey building with 570 homes, 28 storeys, under City file 22 218694 NNY 16 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 169 The Donway 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 169 The Donway W?

Jon Burnside, Ward 16 Don Valley East. 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.

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