The redevelopment journey began in 2017 exploring opportunities to redefine the southwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton while incorporating many of the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan objectives. The project will allow for more green space and street level interaction, strikingly designed architecture and better pedestrian access, and open spaces with pathways enhancing the public realm, creating better connectivity.
Highlights
Grade Transition
The site slopes downward from the Yonge-Eglinton corner in both the north-south and east-west directions. There is a ±6.5 metre grade change from Eglinton Avenue East (north) to Berwick Avenue (south). There is a ±4.2 metre grade change from Yonge St. (east) to Duplex Ave. (west).
Connectivity
Location
The existing mixed-use complex located at the southwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton was constructed in phases between 1961 and 1987 and contains office, retail and entertainment uses
Why is Canada Square being redeveloped?
Canada Square is being redeveloped to realize the full potential of this important site at the heart of Midtown. The redevelopment will allow for a new and exciting mix of uses, enhanced public realm and open spaces, new amenities and improved transit integration. It will also allow for the implementation of various policy objectives from the recently completed Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.