64-storey building with shops
522 University Ave · Kensington-Chinatown · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 64-storey building, with 579 homes. It was submitted in August 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 22 192155 STE 11 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedAug 17, 2022
- 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, Dianne Saxe, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 64-storey building with 579 homes.
- Homes
- 579
- Height
- 64 storeys
- Total floor space
- 33,570 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Control application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, comprised of a 51-storey residential tower atop a 15-storey office podium. The proposal consists of a total of approximately 54,983 square metres of gross floor area, of which 33,570 square metres would be dedicated to residential uses, 21,202 square metres to office uses, and 2111 square metres to retail uses, resulting in a density of 22.8 FSI. The proposed building will contain a total of 579 dwelling units in a range of unit types.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Aug 17, 2022Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 22 192155 STE 11 SA | 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 441-storey building with shops (135 homes)191 Dundas St W · about 240 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 5
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 522 University Ave?
One 64-storey building with 579 homes, 64 storeys, under City file 22 192155 STE 11 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 522 University Ave 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 522 University Ave?
Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale. 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.