38-storey building
500 Sheppard Ave E · East Willowdale · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 38-storey building, with 511 homes. It was submitted in November 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 264246 NNY 18 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 3, 2026
- 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, Lily Cheng, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 38-storey building with 511 homes.
- Homes
- 511
- Height
- 38 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 38-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use at grade. The building will provide a total of 511 rental residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. The building will also provide retail at grade. A paved access from Sheppard Ave E along the west property line will be provided, leading to 2 levels of below-grade parking, providing a total of 97 parking spaces; as well as 388 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development provides a total GFA of 28,065 square metres and a FSI of 8.91. Additionally, the proposed development provides 795 square metres of indoor amenity space and 781 square metres of outdoor amenity space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Nov 3, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 26 264246 NNY 18 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Condominium | File 21 235568 NNY 18 CD | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 21 252112 NNY 18 SA | 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
- 29-storey building · 2011 · closed
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 5Three towers, up to 48 storeys (1,115 homes)567 Sheppard Ave E · about 200 m
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- 6Three towers, up to 56 storeys (1,219 homes)567 Sheppard Ave E · about 200 m
City planners are reviewing it
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 500 Sheppard Ave E?
One 38-storey building with 511 homes, 38 storeys, under City file 26 264246 NNY 18 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 500 Sheppard Ave 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 500 Sheppard Ave E?
Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.