08/20/2026
Located in the Yonge-Steeles Corridor, 7080 Yonge Street challenged our client, Chestnut Hill Developments, with a constrained site, a new municipal road, evolving built-form expectations, and future TTC subway connections.
The project advanced to the Ontario Land Tribunal through a non-decision appeal, with proposed height and density exceeding existing planning permissions.
To find a viable path forward, we looked beyond the building itself. Applying an urban design lens, we explored how the project could contribute to the future growth and character of the corridor.
Through extensive massing studies and planning analysis, KIRKOR balanced density, building separation, pedestrian experience, and long-term development potential.
Throughout the process, we worked collaboratively with City Staff, incorporating their suggestions and requests within the project framework while maintaining our client’s vision for the site.
The result? A robust planning framework supported by expert evidence and a successful OLT decision.
By anticipating how people, communities, and cities evolve over time - not just how projects are developed, we transform complex constraints into compelling city-building opportunities.
This is how we Design Living
