Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops
3585 Lawrence Ave E and 1 more address · Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow two buildings of 35 and 34 storeys, with 661 homes. It was submitted in February 2026. City Council approved it.
City file 26 120685 ESC 24 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedFeb 24, 2026
- Notice to neighboursMar 20, 2026
- DecisionApproved by City Council
- ThenSite plan and building permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
What happens next: Before construction can start, the building needs site plan approval and a building permit. Neither has been filed in the City’s data yet. When they are, they’re added to the process bar above, the timeline and City files and documents.
The City’s data shows the decision but not its date.02What was proposed
Two towers with 661 homes.
- Homes
- 661
- Heights
- 35 and 34 storeys
- What it needed
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Official Plan Amendment to amend the Official Plan, as amended by OPA 778, to facilitate the proposed development for two towers of 34 and 35 storeys, providing retail and medical office uses at-grade/ 2nd storey and residential above. The proposed development provides a total GFA of 61,583 square metres, 2,540 square metres of which is non-residential GFA, and a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 8.69. The proposal provides 661 residential units.The application is associated with Zoning By-law Amendment Application (25 126138 ESC 24 OZ).From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Feb 24, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Mar 20, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 3583 and 3585 Lawrence Avenue East. Read the notice
- Jun 5, 2026City notice: Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 3583 and 3585 Lawrence Avenue East. Read the notice
- —Approved by City Council. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 26 120685 ESC 24 OZ | Approved | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision 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 with shops · 2025 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Two towers, up to 29 storeys (642 homes)3434 Lawrence Ave E · about 350 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 2
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 3585 Lawrence Ave E?
Two towers with 661 homes, of 35 and 34 storeys, under City file 26 120685 ESC 24 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the 3585 Lawrence Ave E development approved?
Yes. Approved by City Council. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
When will it be built?
No date yet. It still needs site plan approval and a building permit, and none had been issued as of Nov 13, 2026. Source: Development Applications and Building Permits.
Who is the councillor for 3585 Lawrence Ave E?
Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood. 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.