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Our Proposal
- 44-storey mixed use building providing 520 purpose-built rental units and community-oriented retail.
- New east-west publicly accessible pedestrian mid-block connection.
- New public park at the intersection of Lynn Williams Street and Western Battery Road.
- New at-grade daycare on the northwest corner.
- Designed by gh3* for Shiplake Properties & Collecdev.
Proposal Features
The Neighbourhood
Parks
Transit
Schools
Landmarks
Healthcare
Project Timeline
Find out the current status of the project and see what milestones are coming up in the development application review process.
Planning Materials & Reports
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Planning & Architecture
Environmental
Engineering
City Council approved Settlement Offer
Visionary Team
gh3* is a peer-recognized and award-winning Canadian design practice. Our office works in the increasingly complex realm where architecture, urbanism, and landscape overlap. We design with a modernist’s eye to order, beauty, and social possibility, an environmentalist’s awareness of sustainability and long-term thinking. We have completed projects at every scale, from small park pavilions and private houses to large civic and transit infrastructure, most recently Canada’s first natural swimming pool. Our energetic and interdisciplinary team is committed to the best in creative practice. We bring a tailored, client-centred approach to every stage of the design and construction process, with the aim of achieving pragmatic, poetic, environmentally responsible, and aesthetically powerful design solutions. We believe that excellent design is an essential part of everyday life, and that spatially and visually engaging places can inspire joy and civic pride.
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Bousfields Inc. is one of Ontario’s pre-eminent urban planning, urban design and community engagement firms. Bousfields offers a full range of land use planning, urban design and community engagement services to the development industry, municipalities and government agencies.
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ERA Architects is a Toronto-based architecture firm comprised of experts in heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, planning and community building. Primarily engaged in connecting heritage issues to wider considerations of urban design and city building, and to broader cultural values, the team provides perspective to building work at different scales. ERA works collaboratively with other firms to engage in city building, conserving heritage architecture and improving the built environment.
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BA Group provides transportation planning and engineering services to public and private organizations. We provide thoughtful plans for the movement of people and goods in urban environments. Our focus is on sustainable urban land development and the legal, functional, social and economic implications of various transportation systems.
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Shiplake Properties Ltd. is a generational real estate company that provides premium urban rental communities across the GTA. We're focused on our vision to create exceptional living experiences through design, service, and sustainability. Founded in 1963 by Albert Latner, Shiplake is proud of its heritage as an innovative city builder. We have a long history of creating iconic properties that are designed for the future. Several of our communities are landmarks that define Toronto’s greatest neighbourhoods. Today, we're a fully integrated company. Our talented and dedicated team take pride in making residents Happy at Home and providing a place for coworkers to be Happy at Work.
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Collecdev is a visionary development company dedicated to building better communities. The firm champions an integrated approach throughout the development process and is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable building practices while maintaining uncompromising standards of quality. Collaborating with industry leaders in all disciplines, the company takes pride in advancing innovative ideas, resulting in a collective vision. Collecdev communities are designed to create balanced and complete communities that reflect the way people truly want to live.
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What is on the property currently?
The property is currently occupied by the former A.R. Williams Machinery building that was constructed in the late 1920s and a surface parking area. The property is made up of three municipal addresses with different defining characteristics:
86 Lynn Williams: north building
- Currently underused and vacant
- Not listed or designated on the heritage registry
- Subject of this development application
70 Lynn Williams: surface parking area
- Currently underused and vacant
- Not listed or designated on the heritage registry
- Subject of this development application
80 Lynn Williams: south building
- Currently being used as office space
- Listed heritage property
- Not included as part of this development application
Will the existing building be demolished?
The south building (80 Lynn Williams) is a listed heritage property and will be retained as a retail use in the future. This building is not included in the rezoning application.
The north building will be demolished as part of the proposed redevelopment. It is not a listed heritage building.
How are you working with the owners of 80 Lynn Williams?
Shiplake Properties has been in conversations with the owners of the heritage building at 80 Lynn Williams throughout the development of our initial concept. We will continue to have open lines of communication with these owners throughout the process as part of our design does include integration with their property.
Why build purpose-built rentals instead of a condominium?
At Shiplake we believe that the contribution that rental housing provides to supporting a heathy housing mix in the city is crucial to Toronto’s continued growth.
Contrary to the conventional idea of an apartment building, there is a growing understanding that purpose-built rentals are often more thoughtfully designed and built since they are a long-term asset.
It is in a property manager’s best interest to build units that are functional, amenities that are desirable, and provide finishes that are durable to attract and maintain tenants.
How will this proposal improve Liberty Village for existing residents?
Shiplake and its development partner Collecdev are excited about bringing a new mixed-use, purpose-built building with high quality design to the Liberty Village neighbourhood. We see this as an opportunity to bring much needed services and amenities to residents of the area. Improvements to the pedestrian realm, including a new park and mid-block pedestrian atrium, as well as overall improved site and area circulation are key features of this development that will improve the public realm on and surrounding the site.
Where are you in the process?
In October 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to the City of Toronto, which begins the formal review process of this proposed redevelopment. We encourage you to check back to the Project Timeline to see upcoming events and where we have been.
On September 5, 2024, City Council adopted a settlement offer which would secure the provisions for a new on-site parkland dedication, a new child care faculty and 13 affordable rental dwellings. The full details of the settlement offer can be reviewed here.
How can I get involved?
If you have a question or would like to provide comments, we encourage you to fill out our form below in the Contact Us section. A member of the project team will get back to you shortly. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your questions and input.
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