Tall & Urban News

Toronto’s East End Danforth area could be the site of a large-scale redevelopment project following the announcement of a multi-tower mixed-use development from Victoria Wood/Main Square LP. The proposal outlines a redevelopment strategy for the site at 2575 Danforth Avenue, that would see the construction of five new buildings ranging from 15 to 55 stories, designed by WZMH Architects. 

The site, located at the southeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Main Street, is currently occupied by a residential complex known as Main Square, comprising four slab-style apartment buildings constructed in 1972, ranging from 9 to 29 stories and offering a total of 1,123 units. The complex also hosts one non-residential building found on the southern edge of the site, the Main Square Community Centre. 

The proponent intends to redevelop the site in a way that integrates the existing buildings into the new development, bringing an additional 1,543 units to Main Square while only requiring the removal of 10 existing units. To accomplish this, the development plan would see full-scale demolition limited to the community center, while the residential buildings would experience more minor renovations. 

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