THE VISION
914 Bathurst presents an opportunity to provide a diverse range of new homes along a main street in the Seaton Village neighbourhood. We’re proposing to redevelop the site with a 10-storey residential building that respects the scale of the neighbourhood, and includes 124 residential units that range from 1-3 bedrooms.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
MID-RISE SCALE
The proposed mid-rise design is a similar scale to the existing building on site today. It will create a gentler transition towards the low-rise homes in the neighbourhood, while allowing for a much needed range of new housing options.
MULTI-MODAL
TRANSPORTATION
The site is just a 3-minute walk to Bathurst Station, which provides connection to the Line 2 subway, as well as the 7 bus and 511 streetcar. With nearby amenities and a cycle route along Barton Avenue, the site supports a more pedestrian and bike-friendly urban environment when compared to other neighbourhoods in the city.
LOCALLY-FOCUSED
COMMUNITY
The site is ideally situated in walking distance of four grocery stores, including Karma Co-op which recently celebrated 50 years in the neighbourhood. There are numerous neighbourhood parks, local coffee shops, and the future Mirvish Village at Bathurst and Bloor will introduce a range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities.
CURRENT SITE
The existing building was formerly occupied by Vermont Square, a provincially licensed long term care (LTC) home. Vermont Square was closed down in September 2021 with consent of the Ministry of Long Term Care. All residents of Vermont Square were resettled in other facilities prior to the closure.
PROPOSAL
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IN THE PROCESS
DOCUMENTS & REPORTS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS CURRENTLY ON THE SITE?
The existing site is a vacant 7-storey building. The building was previously occupied by a long-term care facility, known as Vermont Square.
WHY DID THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY CLOSE?
Vermont Square was closed down in September 2021 with consent of the Ministry of Long Term Care.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RESIDENTS IN THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY?
All residents were resettled in other facilities prior to the closure in September 2021.
WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED?
A 10-storey mid-rise residential building with 124 new residential units ranging from 1 to 3-bedrooms.
HOW WILL THE PROPOSAL ADDRESS TRAFFIC AND CONGESTION CONCERNS?
A Transportation Impact Study is required as part of the application submission. With close proximity to Bathurst Station, and walkable amenities in the neighbourhood, we anticipate fewer required vehicular trips.
HOW IS THIS PROPOSAL MAKING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD?
With the age of the existing building and current vacancy, this site presents a significant opportunity for improvements to the public realm and pedestrian experience along Bathurst Street.
WHEN WAS THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF TORONTO?
The City of Toronto will host a Community Consultation Meeting on December 14, 2022. To register, please follow the link here. Continue to check here for updated information and send us your questions or comments so a member of our project team get in touch.
WHEN WILL THERE BE A COMMUNITY MEETING ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL?
The City of Toronto will host a Community Consultation Meeting on December 14, 2022. To register, please follow the link here. Continue to check here for updated information and send us your questions or comments so a member of our project team get in touch.
Stafford is a Toronto-based development company which has been carrying out land development, construction and property management in Canada for more than 60 years. Stafford is deeply passionate and committed to improving the neighbourhoods it works in and has earned a reputation for construction quality, beautiful designs and efficient living spaces while consistently developing award-winning projects in accordance with the highest standards in the industry.
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