290 Old Weston Road
Toronto, Ontario

Unlocking the Potential of a Transit-Oriented Urban Redevelopment

Located in Toronto's rapidly evolving Keele–St. Clair district, 290 Old Weston Road is a significant mixed-use redevelopment that exemplifies the City's vision for transit-oriented intensification and complete community building. Positioned just south of the future St. Clair–Old Weston GO/UP Express Station, the project transforms a former industrial property into a vibrant urban destination that integrates new housing, employment opportunities, public realm improvements, and sustainable city-building principles.

The development was originally proposed as a 29-storey mixed-use building featuring residential condominium units, office space, public amenities, and significant streetscape improvements. As the surrounding neighbourhood has continued to evolve into one of Toronto's emerging transit-oriented communities, the project has also evolved to respond to changing planning objectives and increased development opportunities within the area.

PLDSI's Strategic Role

PPalacio Land Development Strategies Inc. provided strategic land development and municipal planning advisory services to support the advancement of this important redevelopment opportunity. Drawing upon founder Cesar Palacio's extensive experience in municipal government, planning policy, and development approvals, PLDSI worked alongside the project team to help navigate Toronto's planning framework while aligning the development with the City's long-term vision for growth and transit-oriented intensification.

PLDSI's strategic guidance focused on helping advance the project through the municipal approvals process, supporting stakeholder engagement, and identifying planning solutions that balanced development objectives with broader community planning priorities.

Project Highlights

• Location: 290 Old Weston Road, Toronto, Ontario
• Development Type: Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development
• Client: i2 Developments
• Architect: TACT Architecture (original approved proposal); subsequent redesign by Architecture Unfolded
• Key Components:
  • High-density residential development
  • Dedicated office/commercial space
  • Public realm enhancements
  • New parkland dedication
  • Pedestrian- and cycling-friendly design
  • Walking distance to the future St. Clair–Old Weston GO/UP Express Station

Creating Vibrant Urban Communities

290 Old Weston Road reflects the evolution of Toronto's west-end neighbourhoods as former employment and industrial lands are thoughtfully transformed into complete communities. Through strategic planning, transit integration, and collaborative engagement, the project contributes to a neighbourhood that will provide new housing, employment opportunities, improved public spaces, and stronger connections to one of the city's expanding regional transit hubs.