1500 Birchmount Road

1500 Birchmount is a storied urban industrial building with a rich history. Built in 1958, it originally housed Laura Secord Chocolates, later became a multi-tenant warehouse, and currently includes a private school and telecom training center. It’s location in a light industrial area, next to a residential neighbourhood in Scarborough, creates a unique opportunity to weave the building into the community fabric.

As the second property in our fourth impact development fund, this project exemplifies TAS’s dedication to revitalizing underused industrial assets into vibrant, sustainable commercial hubs.

We acknowledge that this building sits on Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties territory and that Scarborough has a unique Indigenous history, being once used for trade, hunting, and agricultural settlements. As we move forward, we honour this history and the stories tied to the land.

Our vision is to completely revitalize the building, focusing on energy efficiency, enhanced leasability, and improved functionality. We’re pursuing LEED O+M and the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC) Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ certification, aligning with our journey towards becoming a net-zero company.

The renovation includes roof repairs, building envelope upgrades, new paving and flooring, and modernizing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Fire and life safety will also be enhanced, while tenant spaces will be white-boxed and demised for flexibility. Staying true to our circularity principles, we’ll repurpose materials wherever possible and introduce green initiatives throughout the building.

At TAS, we are committed to increasing the affordability of commercial space. That’s why we’ve reserved a portion of the commercial space for impact-aligned social enterprises and not-for-profits at below market rates.

To foster a vibrant, inclusive environment, we’re adding accessibility upgrades, outdoor communal spaces, and a community garden. Our goal is to attract a dynamic mix of tenants from across sectors who share our vision of sustainability and community connection.

Importantly, the two anchor tenants, including an international school and telecom centre, currently on-site will remain a part of 1500 Birchmount’s future, ensuring continuity while the building evolves.

Location: Wexford/Maryvale, Scarborough
Status: Design
Land area: 21 acres
GLA: 290,000 square feet

Interested in leasing space?

Get in touch with our VP Asset Management, Ashley Burke: ashley.burke@tasimpact.ca, 416-510-8181 ext. 277.

2 Tecumseth Street

Located in the heart of Toronto’s arts and entertainment corridor, 2 Tecumseth is an incredible urban regeneration project that attempts to embrace the complexities and contradictions that make neighbourhoods great.  

The site formerly housed a decommissioned abattoir, and is directly adjacent to the historic Wellington Destructor, a century-old garbage incinerator. Its topography is defined by the now-buried Garrison Creek.

Inspired by this rich context, the architecture and landscape design will embrace Toronto’s ecological, urban and industrial histories while adding a contemporary layer that will give the site new meaning and purpose. The project will transform the former abattoir complex into a sustainable and vibrant new community and destination in Toronto’s downtown west. 

Its vision and design were informed by the findings of a comprehensive multi-year community engagement process and an unwavering commitment to drive social and environmental impact through mixed-use real estate development. 

We plan to mix and optimize uses to create a wonderfully real place where people from many walks of life can live, work and play – together. The lively and iconic destination will be a place where residents and visitors of all ages can co-create a new kind of urban experience. 

Our impact objectives are focused on prioritizing nature and environmental sustainability and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. 

Location: South Niagara, Toronto, Canada 
Status: Design 
Phase 1 Partner: Woodbourne Capital
Executive Architect: Adamson Associates 
Design Architect: Giannone Petricone Associates
Heritage Architect: ERA 
Landscape Architect: Public Work 
Interior Design: Mason Studio & Figure3
District Energy System: Enwave
Retail Consultant: Beauleigh

  • Six buildings, including three towers (31-, 39-, and 11-storeys), one mid-rise (7-storeys) and two existing repurposed commercial buildings on Niagara Street.
  • Approximately 1,000,000 square feet of mixed-use development including housing, retail and open spaces.
  • 1225 new homes, with a mix of unit types from 1-bedroom to 3-bedrooms, with the first phase being entirely purpose-built rental.
  • 28 affordable homes (at 80% Average Market Rate) within the 3 residential buildings.
  • Nearly 3.5 acres of public realm improvements and new parks.
  • A multi-use trail along the site’s southern boundary connected to the Tecumseth/Palmerston bike-lane and future West Toronto Rail Path extension.
  • Approximately 1300 bike parking spaces and facilities. 

  • Demolition of the 2 Tecumseth and 125 Niagara sites are now complete.

Check back here for more updates and information about construction activity, or better yet, join our mailing list by emailing: info@2tecumseth.ca. 

For urgent safety/on-site concerns, please contact (416) 510-8181 ext. 777.

For other development related questions, please contact info@2tecumseth.ca and a member of our team will get in touch. 

You can learn more about our plans through the City of Toronto’s Development Applications Portal (search by address: 2 Tecumseth Street) or by visiting our microsite theyardsto.ca.

Have a question, great partnership idea or just want to stay informed? Get in touch with us any time, we look forward to connecting: info@2tecumseth.ca.

880 Eastern Avenue

At 880 Eastern Avenue in Leslieville, TAS is creating resilient, purpose-driven, people-centered housing. The project represents a different approach to home building in the city, by putting wellbeing at the centre, while also delivering industry-leading carbon reduction strategies.

The new 12-storey building will include 180 new homes with a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom live-work units, and community-serving retail on the ground floor. The project aims to be accessible to a diversity of residents across age, income, family size and ability.    

880 Eastern will bring new energy and density to the Leslieville neighbourhood.  It’s an example of how a building can be designed to be good for both people and the planet.

Impact Highlights

Toronto’s first net-zero mid-rise. We’re using strategies like geothermal heating and cooling, a green roof, low-carbon concrete and storm water recycling to lower the carbon emissions of the building.  It will be the first ground-up development project where we will formally target net-zero embodied carbon.

Future-proofing for resilience. The building design was guided by the principle that properties built with sustainability at their core retain their value longer. The project’s many environmental features will help to ensure it is resilient against the impacts of climate change, while also reducing operating costs and enhancing livability. 

Optimizing health and well-being. Guided by our commitment to social impact, we’ve implemented unique people-centered design elements to ensure a greater living experience for residents. Thoughtful suite layouts, easy access to the outdoors, more windows for natural light and ventilation, 9ft ceilings and a central courtyard aim to enhance wellbeing. The communal courtyard was designed to help foster social connection and a sense of community.

Location: Leslieville, Toronto, Canada
Status: Re-Zoning
Anticipated Construction Start: Winter 2025
Architect & Planner: SvN Architects and Planners
Landscape Architect: gh3*

  • 180 new purpose-built rental homes including a mix of studios, one, two and three bedrooms 
  • Unique design that integrates into neighbourhood fabric throughout 12 storeys
  • 140,000 square feet gross floor area
  • 205 bicycle and 64 vehicle parking spaces

You can visit City of Toronto Development Application Portal (search by address, 880 Eastern Avenue) for more information.

At TAS, we engage local communities early to ensure their needs and potentials can be integrated into our projects.  In summer 2020, we initiated a comprehensive research and consultation exercise to gather input that informed the redevelopment vision and design principles. This work also established an open line of communication for ongoing discussions regarding the site’s future.  While COVID-19 related health and safety protocols impacted our methodology, we still managed to engage with over 40 local stakeholders (at a distance of course!).  This diagram visually summarizes what we learned through these conversations, with one bar representing one comment from a community member. 

Early 2020 – TAS acquires site 

Mid 2020 – Engagement with local community & stakeholders  

Early 2021 – Rezoning application 

February 2022 – Public meeting 

Spring 2023 – Final report to City Council

Spring 2024 – Demo/Construction starts* 

*All future dates based on current estimates, timelines may change 

Get in touch

Have a question or a great idea to share? Get in touch with us any time at info@880eastern.com. 

888 Dupont Street

An iconic landmark on Dupont Street, this building was originally an industrial factory, at one time it served as home to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and most recently housed a variety of creative uses.

We are determined to honour and expand the creative energy and vibrant mix historically found at this site through our redevelopment.

The project will include 155 purpose-built rental apartments zoned for live/work. Picture over a hundred creative professionals, artists and entrepreneurs living, working and connecting under one roof.

Approximately 10% of the units will be affordable – a direct response to the affordability challenges faced by Torontonians and feedback received from the local community.

The ground floor will include an adaptable, multi-use space for community gatherings, exhibits, markets and the like. We’re also exploring other opportunities like creative co-working spaces, lounge areas, small-scale retail or even a cafe.

The project includes improvements to the local streetscape and urban life, including wider sidewalks and new open spaces along Dupont and Ossington. The preservation and relocation of the well-loved chimney stack to a more prominent location along Ossington Avenue.

The new building will prioritize environmental sustainability by striving to achieve Toronto Green Standards v3 Tier 2 and encouraging active transportation through robust infrastructure for cyclists and car-sharing.

TAS engages local communities early and thoughtfully to ensure we understand their strengths, potentials and aspirations – and can integrate these findings into our project design and programming plans.

In late 2019, we hosted focus group meetings with over 30 people and facilitated our own community conversations. In January 2020 we attended the City of Toronto led public consultation. The key findings from this process are represented visually in a User Perspective Map that can be accessed by clicking here. It’s extensive and exciting, be encouraged to check it out.

Location: Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, Toronto, Canada 
Status: Rezoning 
Estimated Completion: 2026
Design Architect: Suulin Architects 
Executive Architect: ZAS Architects + Interiors 
Landscape Architect: gh3* 

  • 138,315 sq. ft. of residential space
  • 15,763 sq. ft. of employment industrial space
  • 3,078 sq. ft. of community commercial space
  • 14 storeys
  • 187 live/work units, approximately 10% affordable
  • 189 bicycle parking spots
  • 3000 sq.ft of commercial/community space
  • 3 car share spaces

You can learn more about our plans through the City of Toronto’s Development Applications Portal (search by address: 888 Dupont Street) 

Demolition of 888 Dupont Street is now complete.

As we undergo demolition, we’re taking a unique approach. TAS will salvage materials for recycling and repurposing in the new development. This approach respects the site’s history and character while promoting sustainability.

Check back here for more updates and information about demolition and construction activity.

For urgent safety/on-site concerns, please contact (416) 510-8181 ext. 888. For other development-related questions, please contact info@888dupont.com and a member of our team will get in touch.

3730 Kingston Road

3730 Kingston Road is located at the edge of the Scarborough Village neighbourhood. It’s a prominent corner and home to some well-loved local businesses that serve the community. The neighbourhood is a popular destination for new immigrants and home to many different cultural groups, as well as first-time buyers, young professionals, families, and seniors.

Over time, the existing 2-storey plaza has become rundown and underutilized. But when TAS purchased the site from the previous owner in 2022, we saw its potential. It’s near both the Guildwood GO and Eglinton GO stations, which will allow for easy commutes to the downtown core and other areas in the GTA. There’s also a proposed Eglinton East LRT stop directly beside the site as well as easy access to Scarborough Bluffs and Toronto’s east-end waterfront parks.

The project is ideally positioned at a gateway corner of Scarborough Village, creating a unique placemaking opportunity and offering the potential to act as a local landmark to the neighbourhood.

Our proposal is for a mixed-use building containing rental units including 10% affordable housing and ground floor community-serving commercial uses. The design prioritizes the environment by using sustainable building practices and technologies. It also includes generous amenity space for residents by way of a central courtyard.

It will serve the community by creating a more vibrant public realm along Kingston Road, more attractive, modern retail spaces and a range of new housing options for individuals and families in Scarborough.

3730 Kingston Road is emblematic of TAS’s approach to real estate development. Using impact to unlock the value of underutilized land, this site presents an opportunity to drive positive social, environmental and economic impact in Scarborough Village.

Location: 3718 & 3730 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Canada
Status: Rezoning
Anticipated Construction Start: 2025
Architect & Planner: SvN Architects + Planners

  • 22-storey mixed-use development
  • 395 new residential units, containing a mix of townhomes, studio, 1- 2- and 3-bedroom units
  • 222 parking spaces in 2 underground parking levels and at grade
  • 281 long-term and 38 short-term bicycle parking spaces

You can visit City of Toronto Development Application Portal (search by address, 3718 & 3730 Kingston Road, Toronto) 

Summer 2022          TAS acquired site

April 2023                 Rezoning application

May 2023                  Public meeting

December 2023         Rezoning & site plan application

Fall 2025                    Estimated construction start*

*All future dates based on current estimates, timelines may change

At TAS, we engage communities early to ensure our projects reflect local history, needs and identity. Our goal is to build good working relationships with the community and ensure the redevelopment is respectful and responsive to the community.  At 3730 Kingston Road, our engagement process included a public survey, a series of stakeholder Interviews and speaking to our direct neighbours. We identified the following opportunities through our initial community engagement:  

  • Celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the neighbourhood
  • Use placemaking and placenaming to reflect local history and identity.
  • Target housing to address local needs  
  • Develop the ground floor to serve the community  
  • Help to address food security through meanwhile uses
  • Support a strong sense of community through design and programming
  • Use design and public art to beautify the public realm  
  • Work with the community to address local concerns

The engagement process is on-going. We continue to connect with our neighbours and local stakeholders to explore opportunities for delivering community benefits with this project. Stay tuned for news about some exciting temporary site activations in summer 2023.

Get in touch

If you have a suggestion, great partnership idea or question – we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with us any time: info@3730kingstonrd.ca.

38 Walmer Road

“In its beginnings, Walmer was characterized by openness—to different types of people, and to different ideas and projects.” – A Century for the City, Walmer Road Baptist Church 1889-1989 by Donald Goertz

This site is located in the heart of the Annex, one of Toronto’s most dynamic and storied neighbourhoods. It’s situated on traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. 

The existing church has long been a place of community and social innovation. It’s where a food bank, theatre initiative, and Canada’s first co-located daycare all thrived and a diversity of people came together for over a century.

TAS and our partners, the Walmer Road Baptist Church have been working together to create a bold new vision for this site. Our proposal includes: 

  • New residential tower  
  • A new space for the Walmer Road Baptist Church
  • Adaptive reuse of the existing sanctuary to include a new commercial community hub  

For the community commercial space, we will be looking for tenants that help to maintain the sanctuary’s historical role as a place for community, connection and social innovation.

We are excited to evolve this place at the corner of Lowther and Walmer in the Annex with and for the community and see this project as a tremendous example of our commitment to building for impact. 

Public Participation

TAS takes a ‘listen first” approach to community engagement. We started engaging with the local community in 2020, with the commitment to learn and incorporate a diversity of perspectives into the design and programming of the site.  

Our broad engagement process included a series of interviews, workshops, site tours, a survey and an art installation. We heard from a wide variety of groups and individuals about their vision for 38 Walmer Road. Some of the key themes were:  

  • Ensure that the sanctuary program is inclusive and equitable 
  • Prioritize the sanctuary’s role as a community space, and particularly as a multi-purpose meeting space 
  • Acknowledge and share diverse histories on the site 
  • Prioritize indigenous truth and reconciliation by partnering with local indigenous community members 
  • Design to a higher standard for accessibility outdoor spaces that might include gardens, seating and landscaping. 

Read more about this engagement here.

The community input informed the vision for the redevelopment. We’re tremendously grateful to all who participated in the process and shared their ideas about the future of 38 Walmer Road. 

We continue to engage the community through the Walmer Road Legacy Space and related programming, including an annual movie night in honour of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

If you have a suggestion, great partnership idea, question or just want to get involved – we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with us any time:  info@38walmer.ca. 

Location: The Annex, Toronto, Canada 
Status: Site Plan Application
Architect: Hariri Pontarini Architects 
Heritage Architect: ERA
Planning: Bousfields 

  • 209,600 square feet gross floor area 
  • Unique design that includes a 25-storey residential tower, a new space for the Walmer Road Baptist Church and a restored sanctuary containing community commercial uses
  • Public realm improvements including forecourt along the Lowther Avenue frontage
  • 223 bike parking spots & 57 car parking spaces

Connecting Cooksville

Located at the corner of Hillcrest and Hurontario in Mississauga, Connecting Cooksville is the only tri-mobility hub in the city with direct access to Regional Transit, Rapid Bus Service and the future Light Rail Transit. It is the ideal location for density and responsible growth. 

Cooksville is a network of long-time residents and newcomers alike seeking opportunity and generating possibility in thriving local businesses and shared cross-cultural pride. Our proposal contributes to the evolving story of Cooksville, creating places where people can live, work and connect together. 

Connecting Cooksville is an ambitious plan that will come to life over the next several years. It leverages smart density to deliver meaningful impact for the community.

Highlights of the proposed plan include: 

  • A generous and accessible public realm covering nearly half of the site, with a central community gathering space.
  • A new full-service community centre and public library to be delivered in partnership with the City of Mississauga, including the potential for an aquatics centre, gymnasium, multi-use meeting and gathering spaces, and a daycare. 
  • More than 2,200 new homes to be delivered as a mix of condominiums and purpose-built rental apartments, including 250-300 homes as part of an affordable home ownership program with Options for Homes.  
  • A commitment to sustainable building practices and human-scaled design, optimizing daylight and passive ventilation, and taking a ‘landscape-first’ approach that emphasizes biodiversity, resilience and well-being. 

TAS engaged thoughtfully with the local communities to ensure their needs and aspirations were integrated into the plan. Gathering input through interviews, focus groups, surveys and workshops, our goal was for the community to help shape the investment being made in their neighbourhood.  

We are proud to be a part of the Cooksville Community Hub Working Group – a group of local residents, community organizations and businesses interested in building connections and supporting people in the area. We enthusiastically lent our site to local community groups like Heart Comonos for their activations and events which create a diverse and dynamic community presence

This project is an example of how responsible growth and smart density can drive community benefits and meaningful impact for the community. It is a once in a generation opportunity to contribute to the cultural fabric and enduring prosperity of Cooksville, while bringing over 2000 new homes to the heart of Mississauga.   

Location: Cooksville, Mississauga, Canada
Status: Planning
Estimated Construction Start: 2024
Architect: SvN Architects + Planners
Landscape Architect: wHY

  • 5.3 acre site adjacent to a transit hub that includes the Cooksville GO station, the future Hurontario LRT and the MiWay rapid bus line 
  • 2,200 new homes including a mix of condominiums and purpose-built rental apartments 
  • 250-300 homes to be delivered through an affordable home ownership program in partnership with Options for Homes  
  • 49% of the site will be public realm with a community gathering space as its focal point 
  • Over 90% of the building perimeter at ground level is animated by positive frontages 

3803 Dundas Street West

We are targeting a thoughtful mix of residential and ground floor commercial tenants to attract and service those living within the building, across the neighbourhood and beyond. 

Our design was directly inspired by the project’s location on the edge of the Humber River Valley Ravine, and is characterized by unique landscaping, balconies that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor space, and generous public realm improvements.

Location: Lampton, Toronto, Canada 
Status: Design

7 Labatt Ave & 77 River St

This uniquely positioned project sits on the edge of Regent Park, between the bustle of downtown and the natural refuge in the Don Valley.

The surrounding neighborhood has evolved in recent years thanks to developments like River City, the Canary District, and the revitalization of Regent Park. New public spaces, a state-of-the-art aquatic center, a community centre, and cultural and learning centers, have made the area more liveable.

With excellent transit connectivity, including four upcoming Ontario Line subway stations within a 15-minute walk, future residents will have easy access to downtown and beyond. Bike lanes along River, Shuter, and Dundas streets offer easy connections to the downtown core and nearby Don River Valley trails.

At the heart of this project is our partnership with The Salvation Army, with whom we’re building a new 12,500 square foot branch. In addition, a new public space at River and Labatt, along with ground-level retail space, will create a lively and vibrant streetscape.

This development takes advantage of the areas transit connectivity, walkability and access to community space to provide much needed housing in Toronto.

Thoughtfully designed, this development embraces the area’s unique character while supporting its continued growth.

  • 48- & 44-storeys
  • 344 vehicular parking spaces
  • 1,240 bicycle parking spaces
  • 1,119 new homes, including a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms  
  • 2500 sq ft Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS)
  • 4500 sq ft retail space
  • 12,500 sq ft Salvation Army branch

You can learn more about our plans through the City of Toronto’s Development Applications Portal (search by address: 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue).

Have a question, great partnership idea or just want to stay informed? Get in touch with us any time, we look forward to connecting: info@77river.ca

56 York Boulevard

56 York Boulevard is a beloved local landmark.  

Built in 1856, it housed Coppley Apparel, a high-end suit and jacket production company for nearly 140 years and played a key role in Hamilton’s textile trade. 

Located downtown Hamilton at the corner of York Boulevard and MacNab Street North, right across from established community hubs like the Farmer’s Market and the Central Hamilton Public Library, the building has sat quiet, vacant and full of potential for several years.

The project is part of TAS’s urban industrial portfolio, which sees us lead the adaptive re-use, lease-up and operations of industrial spaces across the GTHA, taking them from underutilized warehouses to dynamic commercial hubs.

In late 2021 and early 2022, we connected with over 20 Hamiltonians (representing 17 organizations) regarding TAS’s plans to re-imagine the building. Several themes emerged from these rich and interesting conversations:

  1. Heritage is important! People love this building and are keen to see it preserved and celebrated; it is a unique asset and a potential symbol of what Hamilton can be moving forward.
  2. Collaboration and connectedness are key, and should be maximized when considering the mix of tenants, partnerships, programming and uses.  In addition to office spaces, many people suggested informal gathering areas, flexible meeting rooms and event spaces that would be inclusive, accessible and affordable to a diverse range of users.
  3. Many different tenants and partners could call the space home, and suggestions spanned a wide spectrum: from co-located health and social service organizations to business, film, technology, and creative sector uses.
  4. For community-serving tenants, affordability, stability and the ability to access shared amenities or services were identified as desirable attributes.

Location: Downtown Hamilton, Hamilton, Canada 
Partner: Hamilton Community Foundation
Status: Design 
Land area: 37,000 square feet
GLA: 76,000 square feet