RAIL DECK DISTRICT

A transformational development is coming to Toronto’s rail corridor.

Rail Deck District will deliver a thriving, mixed-use community with exciting new public amenities by decking over air space and unlocking a once in a generation opportunity.

New public spaces
Securing a meaningful public park over the rail corridor remains a fundamental shared objective of the Rail Deck District team and the City. The ultimate size, configuration, and financial contributions toward construction of the public park remain subject to further discussion and coordination with the City.

3 acres

Proposed 3 acre City owned public park

5.69 acres

Potential 5.69 acres of City owned park expansion

4,500 m2

4,500m2 of privately owned – publicly accessible space
Enhancing community connections

Rail Deck District will connect the north and south edges of Toronto’s rail corridor and enhance Front Street to create safe and accessible routes for pedestrian, cycles, and other vehicles.

Safe north/south connections over the rail corridor
Mobility hubs to facilitate pickup/drop off and deliveries within podiums 
6,257 bike parking spaces and 1,441 car parking spaces
Complete community uses

Rail Deck District is committed to the creation of a complete community where residents and visitors can thrive together with retail shops, commercial spaces, and community amenities.

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6,257 residential units (bachelor suites – 3 bedroom)
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Affordable housing will be provided in accordance with the City’s Inclusionary Zoning policies
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14,033 m2 of retail
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7,646 m2 of commercial space
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3 daycares with private outdoor play space
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A community hub
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An urban lounge, fronting onto the City owned public park
Sustainability
Rail Deck District is exploring both site-wide and block-specific strategies for impactful sustainability-focused initiatives. This could include a district energy system and carbon reduction features such as electric vehicle infrastructure, car and bike share service models, and on-site solar generation. Sustainability and resiliency are central priorities for the design and development team behind Rail Deck District and strategies for achieving high performance energy targets will be outlined in an Energy Strategy Report.
The Evolving Design Process
In 2022, an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment application was submitted to the City of Toronto, marking the first major milestone of the Rail Deck District design and development process. Since then, the design and development team have garnered feedback from the City of Toronto, local Business Improvement Associations, and other stakeholders. Our latest submission is intended to highlight the extensive progress made to the development concept to date, while leaving room for further refinement and improvement through the 2023 public consultation process.
How has the design evolved?
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The number of towers has been reduced from 11 to 9.
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Space between towers has been increased.
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Tower design and placement has been adjusted to improve view corridors to Canoe Landing, the Toronto Islands, and City Place.
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Tower heights have been adjusted to minimize shadows.
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The podium on the western block has been reduced from 15 storeys to 10 storeys.
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Retail or commercial spaces have been added to the podiums of the centre and eastern blocks.
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Community daycares have been added to each block and will have access to outdoor play areas.
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A community hub and urban lounge has been added to the centre block of the district.

Planning for the future of Toronto’s Rail Deck District starts here. Submit feedback to contact@raildeckdistrict.com

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