9 homes and shops
590 Wilson Ave · Downsview · Ward 6 York Centre
A request to change the zoning to allow a 63-storey building, with 9,529 homes. It was submitted in March 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 128829 NNY 06 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 12, 2026
- Notice to neighboursApr 24, 2026
- Community meetingJul 14, 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, James Pasternak, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 63-storey building with 9,529 homes.
- Homes
- 9,529
- Height
- 63 storeys
- Total floor space
- 705,280 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Rezoning application and district plan to permit a mixed-use development with a GFA of 705,280 square metres, including 635,780 square metres residential GFA (9,52 9 dwelling units) and 69,500 square metres non-residential GFA comprising 13,471 square metres retail, 24,505 square metres office and 31,524 square metres institutional with a density of 3.9 FSI and proposed building heights up to 63 storeys (195 metres). 10% of the residential GFA is proposed to be provided as affordable housing. The proposal includes five new local streets, two parks (total 16,300 square metres), and 4 privately-owned publicly accessible spaces. Proposed non-residential uses include a JK-Grade 8 TDSB school, district library, 3 childcare facilities, 929 square metres of community space, retail/commercial uses, a cultural destination, an office building, and a hotel.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Mar 12, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Mar 12, 2026A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
- Apr 24, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 590 Wilson Avenue. Read the notice
- Jul 14, 2026Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 128829 NNY 06 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Subdivision | File 26 128887 NNY 06 SB | 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 5Five towers, up to 49 storeys (2,055 homes)75 Billy Bishop Way · about 390 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 590 Wilson Ave?
One 63-storey building with 9,529 homes, 63 storeys, under City file 26 128829 NNY 06 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 590 Wilson 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 590 Wilson Ave?
James Pasternak, Ward 6 York 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.