Starlight Developments is excited to share our vision to redevelop 580 The East Mall with one new 26-storey rental apartment building. The redevelopment will provide new shared indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, landscaping features, pedestrian connections, a pick-up and drop-off area, new bicycle parking and enhanced underground parking, all of which will be available to both existing and new residents. These proposed changes to the property will contribute new, high quality, rental housing options for those looking to rent in the East Mall neighbourhood, on a site located close to public transit and Highway 427, and next to Capri Park.
As part of this proposed redevelopment, the existing 16-storey building on site would remain and the new 26-storey rental apartment building would be built in the western part of the property.
Through this website, we invite you to learn more about the project and share with us your questions and feedback. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Neighbourhood
580 The East Mall is located in Etobicoke, on the west side of The East Mall, just south of Rathburn Road. The site is in an area with a variety of community services and amenities, including junior and middle schools, libraries, community centres and parks, and is within 100-metres (3-minute walking distance) of the intersection of Rathburn Road and The East Mall at which regular transit services are provided along north-south and east-west TTC bus routes.
The East Mall / Etobicoke
The Plan.
Before and After.
Current Property
Currently, 580 The East Mall is comprised of a 16-storey rental apartment building (that will be staying as part of the new proposal), an open area behind the building, a…more
Currently, 580 The East Mall is comprised of a 16-storey rental apartment building (that will be staying as part of the new proposal), an open area behind the building, a surface parking lot and garbage storage area, and an underground parking garage. less
Current Site Plan
The property is in Eatonville, a highly desirable family-oriented neighbourhood.
The property is in Eatonville, a highly desirable family-oriented neighbourhood. less
Proposed Site Plan
We are proposing to redevelop the area surrounding the existing building with one new 26-storey apartment building on the western part of the property, next to Highway 427. The proposed…more
We are proposing to redevelop the area surrounding the existing building with one new 26-storey apartment building on the western part of the property, next to Highway 427. The proposed plan also includes a new pick-up and drop-off area, new pedestrian connections with Capri Park, new bicycle parking spaces, and new underground parking garage access. less
Proposed Indoor & Outdoor Amenities
A new shared indoor amenity space is proposed on the eastern side of the new building’s ground level, and will be directly connected with the building’s lobby, and linked with…more
A new shared indoor amenity space is proposed on the eastern side of the new building’s ground level, and will be directly connected with the building’s lobby, and linked with a new outdoor amenity space and landscaped area. This outdoor amenity area will be located in a courtyard between the existing building and new building. Current residents of the existing apartment building will be able to provide input on the design of the new amenity spaces and will also have access to them once built. less
FAQ
There will be no changes to this building other than regular maintenance. As part of a previously approved application to the City, six new units will be built on the ground floor, along with a new fitness room. The existing building will remain as part of our proposal to redevelop the site.
The development process takes a very long time and there will be no immediate changes to the property other than regular maintenance. We need to secure the necessary approvals from the City first to begin any construction on the site, which is still many years away. If we do attain the necessary approvals, there would be a new 26-storey apartment building on the site, new shared indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, landscaping features, pedestrian connections, pick-up and drop-off area, bicycle parking and enhanced underground parking. Current tenants of 580 The East Mall would have access to these new amenities and underground parking garage provided as part of this development.
Yes, as soon as it is safe to do so in person, we plan on have meetings with the tenants in the existing building. Given the public health prohibitions on gatherings, we are also exploring options for virtual meetings.
We submitted our development application to the City of Toronto on August 08, 2021. The next step is for the City to review our proposal and provide us with comments. The City will also be scheduling a broader community meeting, currently planned for April 04, 2022, to provide the public with the opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and provide their feedback.
Please scroll to the bottom of this website and you will see a form for submitting comments and questions.
Project Timeline
Pre-Application Consultation Meeting with City Staff
Initial Communication with Existing Tenants
Submission of Zoning Bylaw Application to the City of Toronto
Completion of Application Notice Issuance
Adoption of Preliminary Report by Etobicoke York Community Council
Planned Community Consultation Meeting
Reports and documents submitted to the city.
Application Form. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Cover Letter. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Declaration of Use Form. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Draft Zoning By-Law Amendment 569-2013. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment FGZBL. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Housing Issues Report. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Planning Rationale. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Project Data Sheet. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Public Consultation Plan. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Shadow Study. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Toronto Green Standards Checklist. / AUG 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Air Quality Study. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Arborist Report. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Architectural Plans. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Civil Engineering and Utilities Plans. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Groundwater Servicing Report. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Noise Impact Study. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Site Grading and Drainage Summary. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Stormwater Servicing Report. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Geotechnical Study. / JUN 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Pedestrian Level Wind Study. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Transportation Impact Study. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Tree Preservation Plan. / JUL 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Hydrogeological Report. / JUN 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Hyrdological Review Summary. / JUN 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Landscape Plans. / JUN 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Application Checklist. / MAR 2021 / DOWNLOAD
Survey Plans. / MAR 2020 / DOWNLOAD
Team /
At Starlight Developments we believe in the lasting value of complete communities that work for people. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading developers and managers of purpose-built rental housing, office, retail, and mixed-use developments. We want our residents to experience improved quality of living, with access to best in class amenities. We build environments that are modern, diverse, and sustainable places where people want to live, work, shop and play. And we are committed to protecting the health and safety of our residents, staff and neighbours.
Starlight believes in being active, engaged and contributing members of the community.
WZMH Architects is an award-winning architectural partnership established in 1961 in Toronto, Ontario. Since its inception, WZMH has built a reputation on innovative design, technical expertise and dynamic leadership.
The firm’s expertise encompasses all aspects of the architectural process from master planning, site evaluation and feasibility studies, through the design and construction documentation phases, to the final selection of finishes and fittings for building interiors. The firm’s experience spans significant institutional and corporate projects, courthouse design, hotel and conference facilities, data centres, retail and office developments, resort and entertainment complexes, educational and residential buildings, as well as a number of major master plan studies. Project locations range from dense urban downtown sites to suburban, stand-alone facilities. All of these projects included diverse client and user groups with complex programming and technical requirements.
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