7 & 11 Rochefort Drive
An application has been submitted for 7 & 11 Rochefort Drive to the City of Toronto to permit the redevelopment of the property into three residential buildings and a new public park.
This application includes the demolition, and replacement, of the existing rental units at 7 & 11 Rochefort Drive, and the addition of new residential units and amenities.
The Site
Project Timeline
We are in the early stages of the process and there are still a number of milestones including:
Application submissions to the City of Toronto
Meetings with City Planning & Urban Design Staff
Meetings with local stakeholders
City of Toronto Council Meeting
Online Tenant Information Meeting
City of Toronto Community Consultation / Public Meeting
Meeting with Ward Councillor
Construction Starts
View the Application
The updated application for 7-11 Rochefort Drive is now available to view on the City of Toronto's Application Information Centre
To learn more, please visit the Application Details website.
Proposal Overview
The revised proposal includes 3 residential buildings with heights between 30 and 46 storeys containing 1,376 new homes. The proposal will also contribute 21,915 square feet of dedicated park space, 14,155 square feet of publicly accessible open space, a courtyard, a cafe, significant indoor and outdoor amenity space, a right-of-way contribution to the new southward extension of Ferrand Drive, and landscaping improvements to the lands fronting St. Dennis Drive.
Below is a summary of the proposal highlights.
Range of Housing Options:
The proposal will provide approximately 1,376 new homes, many of which will be rental homes, along with a range of amenities.
Proximity to Transit:
The proposal is located within a 5 to 10-minute walk to both the future Science Centre Station, to the north, and to Flemington Park Station, to the south.
Enhanced Public Realm:
The proposal will contibute to an enhanced and vibrant public realm through new sidewalks and landscaping, outdoor seating and furniture, and public art.
Neighbourhood Eating Establishment: The proposal includes approximately 2,100 sq. ft for an eating establishment such as a cafe.
Open and Greenspace:
Residents will have access to a new 22,927 sq. ft. public park, plus even more privately owned open space surrounding the new buildings, including a new courtyard park, an east-west trail connection and a new privately-owned publicly accessible open space at the corner of Don Mills and Rochefort.
Indoor and Outdoor Amenities:
The proposal will provide 2,644 sq.ft. of indoor amenity space and 3,537 sq.ft. of outdoor amenity space including a childrens playground for all residents to enjoy.
Note: all numbers are estimates and the proposal is subject to change as we go through the planning process.
Floor Site Plan:
Have questions? Contact Maureen at maureen@poonigroup.com