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Downtown Toronto’s population grew by 16% between 2016 - 2021

Toronto is the largest city in Canada.

With Canada’s historically high immigration levels, the city and surrounding regions have seen record population growth in recent years.

Visualizing commercial and residential development currently underway identifies neighbourhoods where future population growth and density are projected.

3D Model of future development in Downtown Toronto

The Shift Toward Residential

Increasing population, demand for housing, planning policy, economic activity and investment have all contributed to the surge in new construction, most visible in the form of high-rise condominiums. More than 500,000 people are expected to live in the Downtown Core by 2041.

Approximately 90% of high-rise development in Toronto has been residential or mixed-use residential, and has been referred to locally as ‘The Condo Boom’.

Tall Neighbours

Since the mid-2000’s, Toronto has seen more high-rise development than any city in North America, repeatedly topping lists like RLB’s Crane Index, which recorded a staggering 238 construction cranes in Toronto during Q1 of 2023. There are currently close to 100 high-rises under construction and an additional 300 proposed or approved across the city. With third highest number of skyscrapers in North America, Toronto is soon expected to overtake Chicago, which currently ranks second behind New York City.

Skyscraper City

Toronto currently has the third highest number of skyscrapers in North America and is expected to overtake Chicago, second only to New York City.

According to the Council on Vertical Urbanism, a supertall skyscraper is any building 300 meters (984 feet) or taller.

3 Supertall Skyscrapers (buildings 300m+) are under construction in Toronto — an additional 7 are proposed or approved.

A Skyline Transformed

Toronto’s skyline is on pace for its most transformative decade yet, with a record number of high-rises currently in development.

A three-row visualization of Toronto's skyline with labels identifying various buildings and landmarks in each view.

Entertainment District

Significant height and density is coming to Toronto’s Entertainment District, including over 20,000 residential units across more than 50 towers.

Bloor-Yorkville

11,000+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS

There are over 11,000 residential units proposed or under construction in Bloor-Yorkville, including 2 supertall skyscrapers.
Yonge and Gerrard

9,500+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Over the next decade, Yonge and Gerrard will transform into one of the tallest intersections in Toronto, with towers planned up to 96 storeys.
Lower Yonge Precinct

8,300+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Located at the base of Toronto’s eastern waterfront, over 8,300 residential units are planned in the area, including the 106 storey SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge, Canada’s tallest building.
University and Dundas

5,800+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Approximately 5,800 residential units are proposed or under construction within a 250 metre radius of the University and Dundas intersection including towers up to 62 storeys in height.
Bloor-Spadina

3,200+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Over 3,200 residential units are in development surrounding the Bloor and Spadina intersection. Serviced by the nearby University-Spadina (Line 1), Bloor-Danforth (Line 2), and Spadina Streetcar (510), the neighbourhood is one of the most transit-connected areas in Downtown Toronto.
East Harbour

6,500+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Located immediately east of Toronto’s Downtown Core, East Harbour will contain commercial office, residential towers and be served by the East Harbour Transit Hub.