A proposal tabled with the City of Toronto is seeking Zoning Bylaw Amendments (ZBA) and an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) to permit a 13-storey mixed-use building at the northeast corner of Dupont Street and Ossington Avenue. Proposed by developer TAS, the plan for 888 Dupont features a design by Suulin Architects that would rise to a height of 55 metres and bring new affordable housing options to this regenerating stretch of Dupont.

Site of the proposed development, image via submission to City of Toronto

The proposed building would have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 16,708 m², of which over 9,451 m² is proposed as residential GFA, or 63% of the total building area. The residential component would consist of 86 condominium units and 13 affordable rental units in a mix of 36 one-bedroom layouts averaging at 50 m², 56 two-bedroom layouts averaging at 100 m², and 7 three-bedroom layouts averaging at 175 m². All 99 units are proposed as residential live-work units.

Aerial view looking northeast to 888 Dupont, image via submission to City of Toronto

Over 2,307 m², or 15% of the building, would be dedicated to retail space, housed below grade, at grade fronting Dupont and Ossington, and on the third floor. This would be complemented by over 1,598 m² of office space, accounting for 11% of the GFA. The residential live-work units and a portion of the commercial and office space are proposed within an area designated for mixed-use at the south end of the site. The northern portion of the site abutting an active rail line is designated as an “Employment Area” where just over 1,742 m² of commercial industrial space is proposed.

Looking east on Dupont to 888 Dupont, image via submission to City of Toronto

A total of 346 m² of amenity space is proposed, with 153 m² (1.55 m²/unit) of indoor space located on the B1 underground level, as well as 194 m² (1.95 m²/unit) of outdoor amenity space located atop the podium. Parking for the development is proposed with 94 spaces within a one-level underground garage. A total of 146 bicycle parking spaces are also included, divided between 92 residential long term spaces, 10 residential short term spaces, 16 non-residential short-term spaces, and 28 non-residential long-term spaces.

Looking south to 888 Dupont, image via submission to City of Toronto

Additional information and images can be found in our Database file for the project, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum thread, or leave a comment below.

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The article has been republished with corrections made to the makeup of the residential live-work units, and the location of retail spaces in the building.