Three towers, up to 19 storeys
705 Warden Ave · Clairlea-Birchmount · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest
A request to change the zoning to allow three buildings of 19, 18 and 6 storeys. It was submitted in February 2019 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 19 114204 ESC 20 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedFeb 11, 2019
- Community meetingSep 12, 2019
- 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, Parthi Kandavel, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
Three buildings.
- Heights
- 19, 18 and 6 storeys
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
The revised (April 2020) Zoning Amendment Application for redeveloping the lands at 705 Warden Avenue comprises of 6, 18 and 19 storey buildings with a corresponding increase in residential gross floor area. The proposed redevelopment will result in a transit-oriented, mixed-use development comprising of the following: - 44,575 square metres of residential gross floor area, a portion of which would be dedicated to affordable housing; - 1,137 square metres of indoor and outdoor amenity space; - 535 square metres of retail/commercial space; - 837 square metres of community space; and - 3,834 square metres of new public park space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Feb 11, 2019Application submitted to the City.
- Sep 12, 2019Community consultation meeting.
- Oct 7, 2019A related subdivision application is filed: Subdivision.
- Dec 20, 2021A related site plan application is filed: 24-storey building with shops.
- Dec 20, 2021A related site plan application is filed: 23-storey building.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 19 114204 ESC 20 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Subdivision | File 19 232762 ESC 20 SB | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 21 250282 ESC 20 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 21 250249 ESC 20 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.
05Nearby applications
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 705 Warden Ave?
Three buildings, of 19, 18 and 6 storeys, under City file 19 114204 ESC 20 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 705 Warden 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 705 Warden Ave?
Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest. 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.