Should a 31-Storey Affordable Housing Tower Be Approved Near College and Henry Streets?
Official title: City of Toronto - Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
Toronto wants to build a 31-storey mixed-use tower at College and Henry Streets, near the St. Patrick subway station. The project would add 490 units, with 408 designated as affordable housing. To make it happen, the city needs to change the zoning from residential neighbourhood to mixed-use. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing now has to decide whether to approve this change.
Why This Matters
Looking for affordable housing in downtown Toronto? This project could add 408 affordable units near transit. Live in the neighbourhood? A 31-storey tower would change the streetscape. The decision also sets a precedent for how Ontario handles density near subway stations.
What Could Change
If approved, the zoning would change from 'Neighbourhoods' to 'Mixed Use Areas,' allowing the 31-storey tower to proceed. The existing heritage buildings on site would be retained. This could become a model for similar transit-oriented affordable housing projects across Toronto.
Key Issues
- Should the zoning be changed from residential neighbourhood to mixed-use to allow a 31-storey tower?
- Is this the right location for 408 affordable housing units near transit?
- How should heritage buildings on the site be integrated with new development?
How to Participate
- Review the Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 731 and the City of Toronto Notice of Adoption to understand the proposed changes.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page before February 6, 2026.
- For questions, contact ashley.varajao@ontario.ca or call 1-800-668-0230.