Two towers, up to 50 storeys
281 Front St E · St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 50-storey building, with 1,065 homes. It was submitted in May 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 163623 STE 13 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 20, 2026
- Notice to neighboursJun 26, 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, Chris Moise, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 50-storey building with 1,065 homes.
- Homes
- 1,065
- Height
- 50 storeys
- What it needs
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a mixed-used building consisting of two residential towers (54- and 50-storeys), 1,065 residential dwelling units, 643 square metres of retail space on the ground floor, and a public open space along Front Street East.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 20, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 26, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 281 Front Street East. Read the notice
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 26 163623 STE 13 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.
Earlier at this address
- Site plan · 2012 · closed
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 281 Front St E?
One 50-storey building with 1,065 homes, 50 storeys, under City file 26 163623 STE 13 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 281 Front St 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 281 Front St E?
Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto 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.