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35-storey building

21 Windermere Ave · High Park-Swansea · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park

A request to approve the detailed design of a 35-storey building, with 639 homes. It was submitted in May 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 26 164282 STE 04 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedMay 21, 2026
  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, Gord Perks, can also hear your views.

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

02What’s proposed

One 35-storey building with 639 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys40 storeys35PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
639
Height
35 storeys
What it needs
Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Application regarding a 35-storey residential building with retail and community uses at-grade and a 20-storey residential building. The development includes 639 residential units, including rental replacement housing provided as rent-geared-to-income units, publicly-accessible space along the Queensway, and a shared servicing and pick-up and drop-off area accessed off Windermere Avenue which provides access to separate loading spaces for each building.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. May 21, 2026Application submitted to the City.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Site planFile 26 164282 STE 04 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.

Earlier at this address

  • Two towers, up to 35 storeys · 2025 · closed · City record

05Nearby applications

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

  1. 1
    Add a storey
    12 Windermere Ave · about 140 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  2. 2
    698 homes and shops
    1978 Lake Shore Blvd W · about 350 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    32-storey building (397 homes)
    34-50 Southport St · about 230 m

    Approved by City Council

All applications in progress in Ward 4

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 21 Windermere Ave?

One 35-storey building with 639 homes, 35 storeys, under City file 26 164282 STE 04 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 21 Windermere 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 21 Windermere Ave?

Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. 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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