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.

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 

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

The Planet

Originally home to the Viceroy Rubber Company and various industrial uses, The Planet is now a place where ideas are built. The spectacular four storey brick and beam building has been thoughtfully repurposed to preserve its original character and house a lively mix of commercial, cultural and community-serving tenants including Spaces, Freshbooks, Flow Water, F45 Fitness, the Inuit Art Foundation – and more.

The Junction neighborhood is named for the rail tracks that intersect therein – and The Planet is right at the heart of this convergence of energy, ideas and community. Nestled between the West Toronto Rail Path and residential Edwin Avenue, the project is uniquely positioned to serve and engage local residents and visitors alike. To help kick-start activity on-site, TAS hosted a series of community events including farmer’s markets, maker markets and movie nights for local neighbours in 2018 and 2019.

Location: 1655 Dupont Street, Junction Triangle, Toronto, Canada
Status: Operational
Partner: Crux Capital

  • 140,894 square feet over four storeys
  • Approximately 4% ground floor retail and 96% office space
  • An eclectic mix of 20 tenants
  • Over 629 self-storage units managed by Apple Storage

Interested in leasing a space? 

Get in touch with our Director of Property Management Richard Kwon:
richard.kwon@tasimpact.ca, 416-407-8043.

Interesting in leasing a self-storage unit?

Apple Self Storage manages 629 units on-site at the Planet.
Learn more and get in touch with them here.

55 Milne Avenue

This 133,000 square foot former manufacturing facility is nestled inside the residential community of Oakridge. 

The project is part of TAS’s urban industrial portfolio, which sees us lead the transformation of industrial spaces across the GTHA, taking them from underutilized warehouses to dynamic commercial hubs.

In an effort to reduce the operational carbon emissions at 55 Milne, we installed more efficient LED lighting. We also replaced the roof and made updates to exterior features and facade.

Location: Oakridge, Scarborough, Canada
Status: Design
Partner: LaSalle Canada Property Fund
Land area: 230,000 square feet
GLA: 130,000 square feet

Commercial spaces are available at this property on a short and long-term basis.

Interested in leasing space? 

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

10 North Queen Street

10 North Queen is centrally located within a burgeoning commercial area in Etobicoke Lakeshore, just south of the Kipling GO and TTC stations.

This large warehouse is home to a vibrant mix of tenants, including an innovative urban farming company. It exemplifies TAS’s urban industrial strategy, which sees us transforming underutilized industrial spaces into dynamic commercial hubs through adaptive reuse and strategic leasing.

Since acquiring the property, TAS has made a number of upgrades, such as installing additional loading areas, implementing LED lighting retrofits, and enhancing electrical systems. A unique feature of this site is the accessory greenhouse we added, enabling our urban farming tenants to grow fruits and vegetables year-round.

Location: Etobicoke Lakeshore, Toronto, Canada
Status: Stabilized
Partner: LaSalle Canada Property Fund
Land area: 263,00 square feet
GLA: 147,000 square feet

Commercial spaces are available at this property on a short and long-term basis.

Interested in leasing space?

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

142 Vine Avenue

This building sits on a charming residential street in Etobicoke. It is part of TAS’s urban industrial portfolio, which sees us lead the transformation of underutilized warehouse spaces into vibrant commercial hubs across the GTHA.   

Since purchasing the building, TAS has done several retrofits, including upgrading fire & life safety, enhancing the exterior façade, and refinishing and replacing flooring. 

The building has a variety of units and is positioned to nurture a vibrant mix of tenants from across different sectors, including small businesses and social enterprises.  

Location: The Junction, Toronto, Canada
Status: Stabilized
Partner: LaSalle Canada Property Fund
Land area: 13,000 square feet
GLA: 20,000 square feet

Commercial spaces are available at this property on a short and long-term basis.

Interested in leasing space?

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

772 Warden Avenue

772 Warden is centrally located in the Golden Mile, just a 10-minute walk from the future Eglinton LRT. We’re proud to take part in the innovative neighborhood and social capital-building initiatives that are being led in this area by a visionary network of cross-sectoral partners. 

The building 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.

Location: Golden Mile, Scarborough, Canada
Status: Stabilized
Partner: LaSalle Canada Property Fund
Land area: 170,000 sf
GLA: 85,00 sf

Commercial spaces are available at this property on a short and long-term basis.

Interested in leasing space? 

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

860 Richmond Street West

Located just south of Trinity Bellwoods Park and the creative melange of West Queen West, this three-storey building offers a fresh alternative to traditional office space. The fully accessible brick and beam space is perfect for groups who want bright, open spaces conducive to collaboration.

Location: West Queen West, Toronto, Canada
Status: Operational

  • 26,692 square feet over three storeys
  • 100% commercial office space
  • Two tenants

860 Richmond Street West is currently fully leased. 

For information about leasing at other TAS projects, check out the other Commercial Community Hubs listed on this site or get in touch with our Director of Property Management Richard Kwon:
richard.kwon@tasimpact.ca, 416-407-8043.