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 2 Tecumseth is now complete.

For questions, more information, or better yet to join our mailing list please contact info@2tecumseth.ca and a member of our team will get in touch. 

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

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.

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.
  • More than 2,200 new homes to be delivered as a mix of condominiums and purpose-built rental apartments.  
  • 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 2,200 new homes to the heart of Mississauga.   

Location: Cooksville, Mississauga, Canada
Status: Planning
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 
  • 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 

385 The West Mall

This project presents an opportunity to re-imagine how purpose-built rental, for-sale condominiums, and community-focused commercial space can all be integrated on one large suburban site. Our local research and engagement process revealed a need for increased health and social services as well as senior’s housing in this part of Etobicoke, which has been expanding rapidly over the past decade. We believe that thoughtfully curated not-for-profit and commercial partnerships will help address these gaps and ensure the project functions as a community hub that serves its local neighbourhood.

A wellness focus has also inspired the project design, which emphasizes social connections and the great outdoors through: generous public realm improvements featuring an extensively landscaped raised courtyard; a public conservatory; and expansive rooftop amenities.

Location: Etobicoke West Mall, Toronto, Canada
Status: Site Plan Application
Architect: SvN Architects and Planners

  • 641 units over 28 storeys
  • 542,000 square feet
  • Approximately 92% residential and 8% community and commercial space

Interested in leasing a space?

TAS has made some commercial spaces available at this property on a short-term basis while we work through the municipal approval process.

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

Have a question or a great idea to share? Get in touch with us any time at info@the385Westmall.com.

The Keeley

With Downsview Park in your front yard and more than 15 km of ravine trails in your backyard, you’ll love the convenience of living at the heart of your very own Parkyard. The Keeley’s thoughtful and eye-catching design prioritizes environmental sustainability and unique shared spaces for socializing, connecting, and community living. With suites ranging from studios to three bedrooms, The Keeley offers a home for residents of all ages and at all stages of life.

Location: 3100 Keele Street, Downsview, Toronto, Canada
Status: Occupancy
Partner: Fiera Capital 
Architect: Teeple Architects 
Landscape Architect: Ferris + Associates 
Interior Designer: TACT 

  • 304,000 square feet over 13-storeys 
  • Approximately 99% residential and 1% commercial space 
  • 363 new homes 

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

DIA

This considerate project was designed around a serene courtyard with a spa concept in mind. Going beyond the generic residential offerings available in the area at the time, we created a unique community that seamlessly integrated apartments, lofts and townhouses together in one project. Lushly landscaped, immaculately finished and designed to offer light, warmth and a peaceful atmosphere, DIA helped expand and improve condominium living in North York.

Location: 30 Canterbury Place, Willowdale, Toronto, Canada
Status: Completed 2007
Architect: CORE Architects

  • 147,000 square feet over 18 storeys
  • 100% residential 
  • 156 new homes including a mix of one, two, and three bedroom condos and 5 three bedroom townhomes

DUKE

Literally named for its location at Dundas Street West (DU) and Keele Street (KE), we are tremendously proud of this project, which brings contemporary design to a historic and dynamic neighbourhood. A strong sense of community radiates from every corner, every shop, and every restaurant in the Junction, and DUKE was thoughtfully designed to complement this unique local context.

Our approach was guided by a commitment to quality over quantity and design in every detail. The modern mid-rise building’s articulated brick façade seamlessly weaves into the local neighborhood fabric and its expansive south-facing terraces offer breathtaking unobstructed views. A number of sustainability features were integrated into the design including: energy recovery ventilators and energy efficient appliances; harvest planters, water efficient landscaping and a green roof; programmable thermostats and sensor-managed lighting in common spaces.

Location: 530 Indian Grove, The Junction, Toronto, Canada
Status: Completed 2016
Awards: Award of Merit, 2019 Toronto Urban Design Awards
Architect & Interiors: Quadrangle

  • 87,000 square feet over seven storeys
  • 92% residential and 8% commercial
  • 92 new homes including a mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom condos and five live-work laneway townhomes
  • Double-height street-level retail

Kingston & Co.

Located a short walk from the beach, Kingston & Co. stands on the site of the former Alpine Hotel – a cherished landmark for almost 75 years that closed its doors in 2011.

We’re really proud of how the project contributes to the neighborhood’s unique social fabric. Thoughtfully designed to prioritize resident’s quality of life, Kingston & Co. includes expansive and varied spaces where folks can gather and socialize. Key features include a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, growing spaces for private and communal gardens and inviting amenities such as fitness and yoga studios, a workshop and tool room, car wash, pet wash and ample bicycle parking.

Location: 1100 Kingston Road, Kingston Road Village, Toronto, Canada
Status: Completed 2018
Partner: Main + Main
Architect: Teeple Architects
Interiors: Mason Studio
Awards: Award of Merit, 2021 Toronto Urban Design Awards

  • 162,000 square feet over 10 storeys
  • Approximately 88% residential and 12% commercial
  • 144 new homes including a mix of studios, one, two, and three bedroom condos
  • Street-level retail

M5V

Located in downtown Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District, M5V was a groundbreaking project in a few ways.

First off, we doubled down on environmental sustainability and achieved LEED Gold Certification. In fact, M5V was the first Toronto condo project to do so, and that’s something we are tremendously proud of.

Second, recognizing that everyone has unique needs, priorities, and preferences, we made M5V suites highly flexible and bespoke. We facilitated an extensive people-centered customization process for our purchasers, giving residents the opportunity to really make their home their own and ultimately improve their quality of life day-to-day.

Finally, a robust engaging and open amenity program features indoor and outdoor social and dining areas, a generous sundeck, meeting rooms, and a fitness studio.

Location: 375 King Street West, Entertainment District, Toronto, Canada
Status: Completed 2011
Partner: Lifetime Developments
Architect: Teeple Architects & CORE Architects

  • 257,000 square feet over 34 storeys
  • Approximately 94% residential and 6% commercial
  • 282 new homes including a mix of studios, one, two, and three bedroom condos

ZED

When we first proposed ZED, King West was gritty and industrial. As early players in the neighbourhood’s revitalization, we made a concerted effort to raise the bar on both design and livability standards in what would become the heart of downtown Toronto’s condo boom. Today, King West is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in the city – with shops, restaurants, bars, and theatres animating the streets.

ZED went above and beyond typical condominium offerings of the time, and the result is a project that features airy, light-infused interiors and crisp, modern exteriors that seamlessly integrate into the local urban fabric.

Location: 38 Niagara Street, King West, Toronto, Canada
Status: Completed 2006
Architect: CORE Architects

  • 98,000 square feet over 12 storeys
  • Approximately 97% residential and 3% commercial
  • 114 new homes including a mix of studios, one, and two bedroom condos
  • Street-level retail