In this week's edition of the UTPro Instant Report, we turn our focus to Ward 24, also known as Scarborough-Guildwood. Located in the eastern part of Toronto, parts of this ward are undergoing a significant increase in density, transforming into bustling urban corridors. Our Custom Location Report, powered by data from our UTPro service, provides a comprehensive overview of these changes.

Map view of Ward 24 with 42 projects, image from UTPro Instant Report

Scarborough-Guildwood is a diverse ward, encompassing the neighbourhoods of Guildwood, West Hill, Morningside, Woburn, and Scarborough Village. Bordered by Highway 401 to the north, Morningside Avenue to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south, the ward is a melting pot of cultures, with visible minorities making up 71 percent of the population. The South Asian community is particularly prominent, representing one out of every three residents.

Our Custom Report reveals a total of 42 projects in this ward, with 33 in pre-construction, 3 under construction, and 6 recently completed. These projects are set to add a total of 18,724 new residential dwellings to the local housing market.

One of the projects recently completed in 2021 is The Guildwood. This 8-storey condominium project, designed by Gabriel Bodor Architect for SKYGRiD, went through multiple submissions after previous challenges. The Scarborough Village Community Associated (SVCA) challenged previous applications for 9 and 10 storeys. It now stands at 36.57m and with a total of 99 residential units.

Looking southeast to the Guildwood, image by Edward Skira

Currently under construction is ME Living Condos at 1035 Markham Road, named after the Markham and Ellesmere neighbourhood. Designed by Turner Fleischer Architects for Lash Group Of Companies, ME Living Condos also features 7 buildings from 3 to 34 storeys. The project is set to add 1,242 new units to the local market.

Looking east to ME Living Condos currently under construction, image by Edward Skira

Among the pre-construction projects, the development at 670 Progress Avenue, featuring 7 towers near Scarborough Town Centre, stands out. This mixed-use development, designed by Arcadis — the Amsterdam-based global firm that acquired Toronto-based IBI Group in Fall 2022 — for Fieldgate Urban, features buildings ranging from 18 to 54 storeys, adding a total of 3,413 new units to the neighbourhood.

Looking east to 670 Progress Avenue, designed by Arcadis for Fieldgate Urban

Our Custom Report reveals some interesting trends in Ward 24, such as the contrast between the average building height of approximately 57.64m and the maximum height of 180.84m. With a total of 18,724 new units planned across all projects, we also see a significant increase in population density. Massive projects like 670 Progress Avenue and ME Living Condos, which alone will contribute over 4,600 new units to the area.

Statistics on the GFA breakdown for the area, image from UTPro Instant Report

The increasing density in Ward 24, both in terms of building heights and units, is reshaping this multicultural area. As the ward continues to grow and further diversify, it's not just the skyline that is changing, but the very fabric of the community itself. 

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