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Side-by-side developments are remaking the southwest corner of Bloor and Dufferin streets in Toronto's West End, just south of Dufferin station on Bloor Line 2. Formerly home to Bloor Collegiate Institute and Kent Public School, the overall site is being redeveloped as a mixed-use, mostly residential community by two developers — Fitzrovia Real Estate Inc. and Hazelview Investments — who are splitting the blocks between them.
The development features residential towers (including some affordable housing) designed by Turner Fleischer Architects, retail, a public park, and the repurposed Kent School as a community hub. The two western blocks, dubbed Blocks A and B, are being built by Hazelview Investments, and range from 12 to 37 storeys. The eastern blocks, dubbed Blocks C, D, and E and being marketed under the name Marlow, are being built by Fitzrovia Real Estate, and will span 18 to 33 storeys high.
UrbanToronto last provided an update on the redevelopment in July, 2024, when the affordable housing component broke ground at 1159 Bloor Street West,
In October, 2024, a drone looking westward captured the construction progress across Blocks C, D, and E (seen below on the right, left, and centre, respectively). Block C on the right has reached 20 storeys, with pre-cast brick cladding panels installed on six floors above its two-level podium. In the centre, Block D stood at 17 storeys, rising behind the heritage Kent School structure. In front of it in an area that will eventually be landscaped, construction materials are staged beside Dufferin Street. To the left, Block E shows 13 storeys formed, with its step-backs above the first and fifth floors just evident, while the more pronounced step-back above the tenth floor stands out.
This month, we look north to the west elevations of Blocks C, D, and E and see their distinct material palette just starting to be evident. To the left in the back, glazing has been installed on a couple of the residential floors of Block C's podium. Centrally, Block D showcases darker pre-cast brick cladding panels applied to the first three floors above the ground level for its U-shaped massing. On the right, Block E’s facade introduces light precast white panel cladding. At grade, structural concrete columns that will eventually be hidden, currently define the base of Blocks C and D.
Meanwhile, a southwards view of Hazelview's Block B shows steady progress with its two towers, the western one to the right with nine storeys formed, and the eastern tower at ten. They are connected by a seven-storey podium. In the foreground, Block A is at grade level, marked by the white tower crane, and is set to rise 12 storeys. To the right will rise 1159 Bloor Street West.
Finally, this view looking east along Bloor Street showcases the rising buildings. On the left, Block C stands at 22 storeys at the corner of Bloor and Dufferin streets. In the centre background, Block D's 18 residential storeys are fully formed, as work transitions to its mechanical penthouse. Block B is to the right, with Block E hidden behind it. Six active cranes emphasize the degree of construction activity across the site.
Upon completion, the Bloor & Dufferin community's buildings will range from 33m to 122.35m in height, and deliver 1,900 residential units to the area. The heritage Kent School will be repurposed as a childcare centre and as community facilities.
UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.
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