FREED ON DUPONT

Freed Developments is looking to create a unique office building that contributes to the mix of uses along Dupont Street, and provides smaller-format office space. The office and commercial space will open up opportunities for the community to jobs close to home.

This proposed development is in conjunction with Freed's other site directly west at 328-332 Dupont Street. Developing the two sites set together is seen as an efficient use of land. It will minimize construction impacts and allow for architectural cohesion between the two sites.

Current Site

316-320 Dupont Street is currently home to two buildings ranging from 2- to 3- storeys, for office and commercial usage.

By the numbers

storey office and retail building

72%

of the building will be office space, in the front portion of the 2nd floor and all remaining floors above

28%

of the building will be retail and commercial space, at grade and at the rear portion of the 2nd floor

vehicle parking spaces

bicycle parking spaces

Goals of Freed on Dupont

Jobs & Growth

Support a significant number of new job opportunities, and allow many people to work in proximity to the Annex area

Create a mix of uses for the Dupont Corridor supporting growth of a balanced neighbourhood

Cohesive Sites

Develop in conjunction with the mixed-use building
at 328 Dupont Street

Make efficient uses of land, minimize
construction disruption

Allow for architectural cohesion between
the two buildings

Dupont Street Regeneration Study

Align with direction from the Dupont Street Regeneration Study, emphasizing retail, service, commercial, and office uses supporting the immediate and surrounding community

Community Input

Be a collaborative process allowing Freed to
work with the community to understand their
questions and input

Background

Freed Developments owns two adjacent sites on Dupont Street and has approached the development of the two through integrated planning. When considered together, they provide a balance of uses, minimize construction disruptions, and allow for architectural cohesion.

328-332 Dupont Street:

Under Review

13-storey mixed-use building

316-320 Dupont Street:

Proposed Office & Commercial/Retail Building

Application submitted December 2018

Meetings & Milestones

2014

Dupont Street Regeneration Study Commences
2015-2018

Original development submission and OMB hearing
June
2018
Freed (AnX) Ltd. purchases both properties
December 3
2018
Application resubmission for mixed-use development at 328-332 Dupont
December 20
2018
Application Submission for 316-320 Dupont
January 8
2019
Meeting with the Annex Residents Association
April 9
2019
Community Meeting, April 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the City of Toronto Archives Library at 255 Spadina Road.
April 23
2019
Website Launch
June 13
2019
Working Group Meeting #1
6-8pm at the Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Road
June 25
2019
Preliminary Report
Approved at Community Council

Learn More

Below are a number of documents and presentations that we have submitted or presented in relation to this proposal. Learn more as the project evolves with feedback from the community and City staff.

Combined OPA/ZBA Application: All Documents – December 20, 2018

Presentation to the Planning & Zoning Committee of the ARA – January 8, 2019

Community Meeting Summary Notes – April 9, 2019

Working Group Meeting #1 Summary Notes – June 13, 2019

About

If we can create spaces that inspire people and improve
their quality of life, then I believe we've succeeded.

Peter Freed

Peter Freed is reimagining the city with his own brand of design-based development, constantly driven by what he calls an “obsession” with each and every detail of the design and building process, from the ground up. He's crafted a community of design-centric buildings, each with their own unique attitude.

Unlike traditional condo developers, Freed is a strong believer in the “live, work & play in your neighbourhood” principle. Our commitment to building lifestyle hubs has led to a playful avant-garde lobby with a peaceful inner courtyard designed by Philippe Starck, loft-inspired spaces with glass walls designed to maximize natural light, and breathtaking rooftop pool and lounge areas.

Live Better. Live Freed.

FAQ

No, there has not been anything else proposed for this particular site. However, Freed Developments is also the owner of the sites to the west, 328-358 Dupont Street. The original proposal for 328-358 Dupont was for a mixed-use development, however, changes have been made since submitting this original proposal. The resubmission was for a 13-storey mixed-use building at 328-332 Dupont Street. The remaining addresses (344 and 358) that were previously a part of the redevelopment are staying as-is with renovations. The plan is to redevelop 316-320 and 328-332 simultaneously to create a true balance of uses along Dupont Street.

Throughout the development process there will be a number of opportunities to get involved hosted by the applicant, Freed, as well as the City of Toronto. We encourage you to visit our Timeline page to stay up to date on public opportunities to get involved. You also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback at any time through our Contact Us page

The approvals process is not a set timeline and therefore these timelines are subject to change. Ideally, construction would begin early 2020 and be complete by early 2023. Our hope is to construct both sites, 316-320 and 328-332 simultaneously in order to make an efficient use of land, minimize construction impacts, and allow for architectural cohesion between the two sites.

No. The site is slightly east of the Dupont Street Regeneration Study’s boundaries, however, the proposal does take into consideration some of the key learnings from the study, including the introduction of more office and retail/commercial uses to the area