Two towers, up to 37 storeys
688 Sheppard Ave E and 1 more address · Bayview Village · Ward 17 Don Valley North
A request to change the zoning to allow two buildings of 37 and 28 storeys, with 789 homes. It was submitted in May 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 156705 NNY 17 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 7, 2026
- Notice to neighboursJul 3, 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, Shelley Carroll, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
Two towers with 789 homes, on the site of the 4-storey rental building at 688 Sheppard Ave E.
- Homes
- 789
- Heights
- 37 and 28 storeys
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of two towers at 37 and 28 storeys on a shared six-storey podium with a total of 789 residential units, inclusive of 47 rental replacement units. A total of approximately 70 square metres of retail space is proposed. An on-site parkland dedication is proposed with an area of 759 square metres and a walkway proposed as a POPS with an area of 1,000 square metres. The building will be a phased development with the 28 storey tower proposed as Phase I and the 37 storey tower as Phase II.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 7, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Jul 3, 2026City notice: Notice of Application - 680-688 Sheppard Avenue East. Read the notice
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 26 156705 NNY 17 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 20 110316 NNY 17 SA | Under appeal | 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
- 22-storey building · 2021 · closed · City record
- 22-storey building · 2019 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 688 Sheppard Ave E?
Two towers with 789 homes, of 37 and 28 storeys, under City file 26 156705 NNY 17 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 688 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 688 Sheppard Ave E?
Shelley Carroll, Ward 17 Don Valley North. 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.