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
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Density Transition
The redevelopment plan will balance high levels of transit connectivity and the high-rise context along Yonge St. with its proximity to an existing low-rise neighbourhood.
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Open Space
New open space creates places for the neighbourhood to gather and support new community uses.
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Phasing
Redevelopment of the site will be phased to accommodate the reconfiguration of active transit operations and introduction of additional transit infrastructure.
Transit
Access to the TTC subway, Crosstown LRT, and TTC bus terminal can be optimized to create a better transit experience.
Sustainability
New buildings and landscapes will prioritize sustainable design principles.
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
Transit
Access to the TTC subway, Crosstown LRT, and TTC bus terminal can be optimized to create a better transit experience.
TTC Subway
The Line 1 subway runs beneath the site near Yonge Street and will influence the placement of buildings and open space.
Street Wall
Redevelopment of the site will create opportunities to break up the existing street wall on Yonge St. and introduce new activity at street level.
Pedestrian Connections
Redevelopment of the site will improve pedestrian routes across and through the site.
TTC Bus Terminal
The redevelopment will include a new TTC bus terminal, which is proposed to be constructed on the north side of the site allowing continued operation of the existing bus terminal until construction is complete.
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.