Three towers, up to 22 storeys with shops
178 Queens Quay E and 1 more address · St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
A request to approve the detailed design of three buildings of 22, 18 and 15 storeys, with 609 homes. It was submitted in May 2020 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 20 150180 STE 10 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 29, 2020
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity 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, Ausma Malik, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
Three towers with 609 homes.
- Homes
- 609
- Heights
- 22, 18 and 15 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Approval for two mixed-use buildings including three 15, 18 and 22 storey elements on 5-storey podiums with ground floor retail. The buildings are connected by a proposed mid-block Privately-Owned Publicly Accessibly Space (POPS) and shared underground parking. The proposal includes a total of 41,848 square metres of residential floor area (609 residential units) and 2306 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 29, 2020Application submitted to the City.
- Jan 24, 2022A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 20 150180 STE 10 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Rezoning | File 22 106787 STE 10 OZ | 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.
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at these addresses since this application was filed.
- •New building: 256 homesPermit 23 128918 BLD
Permit applied for Mar 30, 2023
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 store - •New building: 223 homesPermit 23 128885 BLD
Permit applied for Mar 30, 2023
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 store - •New building: 130 homesPermit 23 128913 BLD
Permit applied for Mar 30, 2023
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 store
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07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 178 Queens Quay E?
Three towers with 609 homes, of 22, 18 and 15 storeys, under City file 20 150180 STE 10 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 178 Queens Quay E 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 178 Queens Quay E?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. 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.