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. 

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

Eglinton Avenue East Block

Located in Ionview neighbourhood in the burgeoning Greater Golden Mile, this is a former retail strip plaza typical of Eglinton Avenue East.  The vacant site is extremely well-connected, with access to the Kennedy Subway Station, Kennedy GO Station and the future Eglinton East LRT, scheduled to be completed this year.  

TAS intends to develop a purpose-built rental building with an affordable housing component, public realm improvements and community-serving commercial ground floor. We see this as an incredible opportunity to contribute community benefits in the Greater Golden Mile and advance TAS’s vision of inclusive, transit-oriented development. 

Community and stakeholder engagement started in Fall 2022, with a focus on listening and learning from the local community.

Location: 2347-2369 Eglinton Avenue East, Ionview, Scarborough, Canada
Status: Design
Partners: Morray Investments Ltd.

Our project webpage will have the latest project updates and engagement opportunities. We always welcome new ideas, opportunities and potential partnerships.

To get in touch or sign up for the project mailing list, email us at info@2347eglintonave.ca 

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.