48-storey building
17 Johnston Ave and 2 more addresses · Lansing-Westgate · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to change the zoning to allow a 48-storey building, with 524 homes. It was submitted in February 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 114386 NNY 18 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedFeb 6, 2026
- Notice to neighboursApr 17, 2026
- Community meetingJun 15, 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, Lily Cheng, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 48-storey building with 524 homes.
- Homes
- 524
- Height
- 48 storeys
- Total floor space
- 37,611 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 48-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 479 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. The building will also provide retail at grade. A paved access from Johston Ave along the east property line will be provided, leading to 2 levels of below-grade parking, providing a total of 51 parking spaces; as well as 208 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development provides a total GFA of 37,521.90 square metres and a FSI of 20.80. Additionally, the proposed development provides 1,050.90 square metres of indoor amenity space and 525.90 square metres of outdoor amenity space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Feb 6, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Apr 17, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 11, 17 and 21 Johnston Avenue. Read the notice
- Jun 15, 2026Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 114386 NNY 18 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.
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- 240-storey building with shops (536 homes)4696 Yonge St · about 70 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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- 5
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 17 Johnston Ave?
One 48-storey building with 524 homes, 48 storeys, under City file 26 114386 NNY 18 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 17 Johnston Ave 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 17 Johnston Ave?
Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.