Creative Mixed-Use Case Studies

This project was initially held up as a shining example of the City’s Section 37 development charge provision, which allows builders added density outside the Official Plan in exchange for community benefit. The deal was the result of many months of negotiations involving TMAC, its professional consultants and architects, City staff, Councillor Ana Bailão, the Active18 local resident group and Urbancorp, a large condominium developer. The City Planning and Culture Departments supported the proposal but with reservations regarding the amount of additional height. Council approved a compromised position that allowed the developer the extra density necessary to finance the new facility. The Edge on Triangle Park condominium received a density bonus in exchange for a turnkey, purpose-built facility for TMAC. A deal was first the partnership later fell apart, and TMAC’s situation remains precarious.