68-storey building
259 Lake Shore Blvd E · St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
A request to approve the detailed design of a 68-storey building, with 910 homes. It was submitted in June 2023 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 23 167843 STE 10 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJun 29, 2023
- 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
One 68-storey building with 910 homes.
- Homes
- 910
- Height
- 68 storeys
- Total floor space
- 68,029 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Control application for Quayside Building 1A - "The Western Curve"Proposed 68-storey (222.7 m) mixed-use building containing 910 residential units and 9035 m² of institutional space for use by an educational institution. The proposal includes 752 market condominium units and 158 affordable rental units.Ground floor and below-grade plans are found in the related application no. 2023 167822 STE 10 SA.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Jun 29, 2023Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 29, 2023A related site plan application is filed: 12-storey building.
- Jun 29, 2023A related site plan application is filed: 66-storey building.
- Jun 29, 2023A related site plan application is filed: Site plan.
- Jun 29, 2023A related part lot control application is filed: Part lot control.
- Jul 5, 2023A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
- Sep 26, 2025A related site plan application is filed: 56-storey building.
- Feb 13, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 23 167843 STE 10 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 23 167863 STE 10 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 23 167857 STE 10 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 23 167822 STE 10 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Part lot control | File 23 167867 STE 10 PL | Approved | See its page |
| Subdivision | File 23 170161 STE 10 SB | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 25 231195 STE 10 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Rezoning | File 26 117227 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.
Earlier at this address
- Rezoning · 2025 · closed · City record
- Three towers, up to 70 storeys · 2023 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 649-storey building (430 homes)307 Lake Shore Blvd E · about 200 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 259 Lake Shore Blvd E?
One 68-storey building with 910 homes, 68 storeys, under City file 23 167843 STE 10 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 259 Lake Shore Blvd 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 259 Lake Shore Blvd 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.