VISION
Our VISION is to develop a mixed-use building that will situate businesses and new residents close to various services and amenities while enhancing the public realm and heritage significance of the site and surroundings.
Our priorities shaping the new mixed-use vision
CONTEXT
Consider the surrounding services and amenities as well as
other new developments
Public Realm
Improve the pedestrian experience immediately surrounding
the site
Heritage
Preserve, enhance, and emphasize the heritage features of the
site through design
234-250 KING STREET EAST AND 162 PRINCESS STREET
Today, the 1,949 m2 site includes 2- to 3-storey retail buildings that include various shops and services. These buildings have greater potential to be home to a wide range of shops and services along with new residents.
PROPOSAL
40-storey mixed-use building
Looking northwest from King Street East
Looking west from Princess Street
Looking west from King Street East
Looking northwest from Princess Street
Artists’ rendering – not final design
RETAIL SPACE
To better meet the local needs of the community today and in the future, 605 m2 of commercial space for various services and shops is being proposed
new housing options
488 new residential units with housing options for various household sizes and types, including 15% of 2-bedroom units and 10% of 3-bedroom units
INDOOR AMENITIES
1,089 m2 of new indoor amenities programmed as a shared open workspace, a home workspace, and a community kitchen
outdoor amenities
534 m2 of new outdoor amenities for new residents ensuring they have their own amenities for use and minimizing overuse of neighbourhood amenities
car parking
113 car parking spaces, including space for new residents, visitors and businesses
bicycle parking
490 sufficient bicycle parking spaces, including space for new residents, visitors and businesses
public realm improvements
Widened sidewalks in areas that are not adjacent to heritage properties, addition of pedestrian space on the corner of King and Princess, and widened Duke Mews lane for a potential future mid-way block connection to Adelaide are part of the proposal in recognition of the importance of pedestrian experience
heritage considerations
New building is designed to preserve, enhance and emphasize the heritage features of the listed and contributing heritage buildings on site by using building materials to compliment the heritage features and stepping back above the tallest heritage building to call attention to the heritage facades
STATUS
Learn about the key milestones for this proposal and the development process.
April 26, 2021
Community Consultation Meeting
March 30, 2021
Preliminary Report Issued by City Staff
February 25, 2021
Meeting with Kings Court Condo Residents
February 2, 2021
Communications with 164 Princess St
January 20, 2021
Outreach to Liberty Lofts
January 7, 2021
Launched project website
January 7, 2021
Meeting with St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association’s Development Committee*
* included representatives from the St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area and Kings Court Condo
December 22, 2020
Submission of Zoning By-law Amendment Application
December 2, 2020
Outreach to St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association
October 27, 2020 & December 2, 2020
Outreach to Councillor’s Office (Ward 13 – Toronto Centre)
July 27, 2020 & September 17, 2020
Discussion with City Staff
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
One of our goals is to keep you informed throughout the development review process. We have provided answers to some commonly asked questions.
DOCUMENTS
We’ve compiled all of the submitted reports in one convenient place. We will update this page with new materials, as they become available.
Administrative
Application Checklist
Application Form
Cover Letter
Project Data Sheet
Consultation
Public Consultation Strategy Report
Design
Architectural Plans
Heritage Impact Statement
Landscape and Lighting Plans
Engineering
Geotechnical Study
Hydrogeological Report
Noise Impact Study
Pedestrian Level Wind Study
Vibration Study
Environmental
Energy Efficiency Report
Environmental Impact Phase-One
Servicing Report
Stormwater Management Report
Toronto Green Standards Checklist
Tree Preservation Plan
Tree Preservation Report and/or Declaration Form
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ERA is a Toronto-based architecture firm, with offices in Ottawa and Montreal, specializing in design, landscape, heritage conservation and planning as they relate to historical places. Our core interest is in connecting heritage issues to wider considerations of urban design and city building, and to broader set of cultural values that provide perspective to our work at different scales.
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