A proposed 12-storey residential building in the Mimico neighbourhood of Etobicoke looks to provide a significant contribution to the area's rental housing sstock. Designed by Vincent J. Santamaura Architect Inc for Wycliffe Homes, this purpose-built rental project is situated at 464 Royal York Road. The location is just beyond the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) for the Mimico GO station, an 11-minute walk or short bus ride to the south, which quickly connects it to the Greater Toronto Area.

Looking northwest to 464 Royal York Road, designed by Vincent J Santamaura Architect for Wycliffe Homes

The site, spanning approximately 2,440m², currently hosts a single-storey industrial building, previously a furniture warehouse and store, now standing vacant. Positioned on the west side of Royal York Road, the site is nestled between Evans Avenue and Oxford Street, just south of the Gardiner Expressway. The surrounding neighbourhood is predominately a mix of low-density residential properties, a popular shopping strip with restaurants, cafés, and a locally famous bakery,  while higher-density residential developments are beginning to come into the wider area.

Looking east to the current site from Oxford Street, image from submission to City of Toronto

The proposed 12-storey building, reaching a height of 40.74m, is set to house rental 113 units, part of a growing response within the development industry to the City's need for more housing, and more rental options specifically.

Looking southeast to 464 Royal York Road, designed by Vincent J Santamaura Architect for Wycliffe Homes

It would boast a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 11,267m² and Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.12. For amenities, the plans call for a lounge area on each floor and an indoor/outdoor amenity space on the 11th floor, including a children's play zone and a dog space. In total, there would be 685m² of indoor and 180m² of outdoor amenities. With two elevators, there would be approximately one for every 57 units, indicating short wait times.

Site plan, designed by Vincent J Santamaura Architect for Wycliffe Homes

Parking is planned at grade and in a one level underground garage, with 55 spaces for residents, of which 14 would be equipped for electric vehicles. For cyclists, the design allocates 85 bicycle parking spaces, with 77 long-term underground spaces and 18 short-term spaces near the main entrance. Vehicles would access the site from a widened laneway just west of the site.

Looking northeast to 464 Royal York Road, designed by Vincent J Santamaura Architect for Wycliffe Homes

The proposed widening of the laneway to a full 6m in width is designed to enhance the project's accessibility and integration with the surrounding neighbourhood, enabling two-way vehicle movements and improving the overall flow of traffic. It would also introduce on-street layby parking, new sidewalks, and landscaping. The design also introduces a 115m² POPS (Privately Owned Publicly accessible Space) at the south end.

Ground floor plan and widened laneway, image from submission to City of Toronto

The site is well-served by two TTC bus routes that connect to Bloor Line 2; the 76 Royal York South, which stops at Mimico GO station and continues south Lake Shore Boulevard, and the 15 Evans, which links to Sherway Gardens. Mimico GO station, located approximately 850m to the south, provides valuable regional connectivity, enabling easy travel to Downtown Toronto, Hamilton, and beyond. For residents who prefer to drive, the Gardiner Expressway can be accessed a kilometre to the west at the Islington Avenue interchange.

An aerial view of the site and surrounding area, image from Google Maps

In the context of the Mimico neighbourhood, development plans intensify as one approaches the GO station. Nearby proposals include 6- and 8-storey mixed-use condos to the south at 430 and 406 Royal York. Closer to the GO station, submissions include a series of towers ranging from 22 to 36 storeys at 39 Newcastle Street, and 21-25 Windsor Street featuring towers up to 48 storeys. North of the Gardiner Expressway, a 35-storey tower is proposed at 522 Royal York Road.

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