61-storey building with shops
700 University Ave · Kensington-Chinatown · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 61-storey building. It was submitted in September 2021 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 21 206959 STE 11 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 1, 2021
- 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 61-storey building.
- Height
- 61 storeys
- Total floor space
- 114,161 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Proposal for a 4-storey addition above the existing 19-storey office tower, and a 61-storey rental residential tower. The proposal consists of a total of 170712 square metres of gross floor area, including 114161 square metres of office space, 17006 square metres of retail space and 475 new purpose built rental units, resulting in an overall proposed density of 17.44 FSI.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Sep 1, 2021Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 21 206959 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.
Earlier at this address
- 61-storey building with shops · 2020 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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- 664-storey building with shops (579 homes)522 University Ave · about 370 m
City planners are reviewing it
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 700 University Ave?
One 61-storey building, 61 storeys, under City file 21 206959 STE 11 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 700 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 700 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.