Rezoning
180 Simcoe St and 5 more addresses · Kensington-Chinatown · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
A request to change the zoning to allow a 71-storey building, with 1,402 homes. It was submitted in August 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedAug 18, 2026
- Notice to neighboursSep 18, 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, 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
One 71-storey building with 1,402 homes.
- Homes
- 1,402
- Height
- 71 storeys
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and parking structure at 190 and 206 Simcoe Street. Construction of a 71-storey residential tower on the private open space to the north of the Canada Life Building (Tower A); Construction of two residential towers of 54 storeys (Tower B) and 25 storeys (Tower C) integrated with a multi-use podium element (West Block); Construction of a six-storey Amenity Pavilion to the east of 180 Simcoe Street. Overall, the proposed development includes 64,103 square metres of retained office space, 10,476 of new commercial space, and 114,383 square metres of residential space for 1,402 dwelling units.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Aug 18, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Sep 18, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 330 University Avenue, 180 Queen Street West, 180, 190, and 206 Simcoe Street and 17 St. Patrick Street. Read the notice
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 221979 STE 10 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 180 Simcoe St?
One 71-storey building with 1,402 homes, 71 storeys, under City file 26 221979 STE 10 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 180 Simcoe St 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 180 Simcoe St?
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.