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Welcome to 1265 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

We invite you to discover the vision, get all the information you need, ask questions and provide feedback, all in one place.

 

Explore the vision for this new urban rental residential building:

With the unprecedented growth being experienced in Midtown Toronto, the need for more housing has never been greater. Especially housing that is well connected to public transit and suitable for pedestrian friendly lifestyles. The existing rental apartment at 1265 Wilson in Toronto currently has 61 rental units, and is slated to be replaced with a new development with a total of 570 units. This new rental community will also have 486 parking stalls, 14,000 SF of Interior Amenity spaces and ~11,000 SF of Exterior Amenity spaces.

Announcements


Keeping you informed. Our development process is open and inclusive. Please check back regularly to stay up to date. 

Timeline Overview


  • Design development will be ready by Q2 2024.
  • Construction will begin in Q2 2024.
  • The anticipated finish date of the new development is Q1 2029.
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Key Design Features

  • 2 Level ground floor townhouse units with private terraces
  • Large interior and exterior amenity spaces with pedestrian connections
  • Loading dock and parking ramp to underground levels
  • Vehicular drop off areas and short-term parking
  • Large trees and planters

Proposal

Storeys


12-25
Storeys

Building Units


570
Units

Parking


486
New Parking Stalls


3
Underground Parking Levels

Amenities


25,000 ft2
Dedicated to enhanced indoor and outdoor amenity space for Residents

Square Footage


475,000 ft2
of GFA

General Timeline

Zoning
September 2021
First ZBA Submission
Q4 2022
ZBA Finalization
Site Plan Application
Q2 2022
Application Received
Q4 2023
Application Finalized
Design Development
Q2 2023
Start Design Development
Q2 2024
Finalize Design Development
Construction
Q2 2024
Anticipated Start
Q1 2029
Anticipated Completion

For more information on this development project, please visit the City of Toronto planning website.

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The Team


We've put together a team of experts who will be involved in the development of 1265 Wilson Avenue.

Hazelview

Developer
Hazelview

Hazelview is an active investor, owner and manager of commercial real estate investments with 20+ years of experience. Our development management team applies an intense focus on execution and innovation from conception to completion on every single development project. A progressive attitude, strong implementation experience and a skilled team directly supports our ability to add value throughout the development project. Utilizing the company’s relationship and partnership synergies attained over the last two decades of effective performance directly contributes to our ability to be a leader in the marketplace.

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Mechanical Engineering
HidiRae

The HIDI Group (The HIDI Group Inc.) is a multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to delivering world-class solutions and unparalleled service. They pride themselves on our extensive local and international portfolio. The HIDI Group offers a full suite of in-house building service expertise through its eight integrated disciplines – Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Plumbing Design, Lighting Design, Communications, Audiovisual Design, Security & Risk, Commissioning and Energy Services.

With a skilled team of professional engineers, engineering technicians, BIM specialists and designers, they are in constant pursuit of improvement, both on a personal and corporate level. Their team is a fusion of individuals who have learned from the past, yet are designing with the future in mind. Recognized as industry leaders in targeted market and service sectors, our continued commitment to technology and innovation enables us to adapt to your changing needs, as well as marketplace changes. They are dedicated to creating safer, healthier and more efficient buildings through an integrated design process; The HIDI Group operates as its clients’ Partners from Concept to Completion. 

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Electrical Engineering
Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd

Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd. has been a source for electrical power systems and lighting designs in Vancouver for more than 50 years. Today they combine a strong technical base with a diversified staff of professionals, spanning across our offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary. Their  cohesive team of consultants offer expertise in Electrical Power, Detailed Lighting Design, Communication/IT Design, Security Design, Life Safety, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Sustainable Solution design of residential, institutional, commercial, hospitality and industrial projects.

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Architect
Diamond Schmitt Architects

Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm designing transformative, purpose-driven, and highly sustainable buildings from its four studios located in New York, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. The firm is a boutique practice of accomplished design architects who collectively create innovative design solutions for leading cultural, academic, research, healthcare, and civic spaces worldwide. Always drawing inspiration from each site’s surrounding community, architectural, and historical contexts, Diamond Schmitt’s visionary designs can be found in more than 50 cities around the world.

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Planning
Bousfields

Bousfields Inc. is one of the pre-eminent community planning firms in Ontario with special expertise in urban design, planning policy, community design, development approvals, community consultation and project management.

Bousfields offers a full range of land use planning and urban design services to the development industry, municipalities and government agencies.. In addition, as land use planning and urban design specialists, the firm is frequently a prominent team player within multi-disciplinary consortiums of firms having complementary skills.

The partners and associates often represent the interests of public and private sector clients through expert testimony at the Ontario Municipal Board and other tribunals. The firm’s reputation and integrity has contributed to a very high success rate in achieving approvals, while addressing the public policy framework and the public interest. 

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Counterpoint Engineering

Civil Engineer
COUNTERPOINT ENGINEERING

COUNTERPOINT ENGINEERING INC. is a civil engineering firm serving the infrastructure needs of three major real estate sectors across Canada: commercial, residential and urban redevelopment. The firm provides a full range of consulting and engineering services in the areas of land development consulting and engineering, and are focused on providing exceptional civil engineering, project management and construction administration services to the development industry.

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