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21-storey building

2180 Lawrence Ave E · Dorset Park · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre

A request to approve the detailed design of a 21-storey building. It was submitted in October 2016, and the City now marks it inactive.

City file 16 242481 ESC 37 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedOct 25, 2016
  2. NowInactive

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, Michael Thompson, can also hear your views.

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

02What’s proposed

One 21-storey building.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys21PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Height
21 storeys
What it needs
Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Proposal for a mixed-use development consisting of a 21 storey building (at the northeast corner of Lawrence Ave E and Birchmount Rd.), a 5 to 7 storey mid-rise building (along Birchmount Rd.), 3 blocks of stacked townhouses (internal to the site) and a new public park (along Dulverton Rd.) as well as Privately Owned Public Space (along Lawrence Ave E.)
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Oct 25, 2016Application submitted to the City.
  2. Oct 11, 2017Demolition permit issued: Demolition of mechanics shop for car dealership for future development

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Site planFile 16 242481 ESC 37 SAInactiveDocuments 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

05Elsewhere on this site

New-building and demolition permits at 2180 Lawrence Ave E since this application was filed.

  1. •
    Demolition
    Permit 17 216906 DEM

    Under construction: permit issued Oct 11, 2017

    Demolition of mechanics shop for car dealership for future development

06Nearby applications

Lawrence AveBirchmount RdUnderwriters RdAshdean DrHollingworth DrMcGregor Rd123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Lawrence AveBirchmount RdAshdean DrMcGregor Rd123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

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

  1. 1
    34-storey building
    2157-2183 Lawrence Ave E · about 110 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    Two towers, up to 40 storeys (1,303 homes)
    2130 Lawrence Ave E · about 240 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    Site plan
    1370 Birchmount Rd · about 270 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 21

07Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 2180 Lawrence Ave E?

One 21-storey building, 21 storeys, under City file 16 242481 ESC 37 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 2180 Lawrence Ave E development been approved?

No. The City marks the application inactive. 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 2180 Lawrence Ave E?

Michael Thompson, Ward 21 Scarborough Centre. 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.

2180 Lawrence Ave E development: 21-storey building (inactive) · My Address in Toronto