The Changing Landscape of Leslieville: A New Development at 20 Leslie Street

A new development proposal for 20 Leslie Street in Toronto's Leslieville neighborhood is prompting discussions about urban planning and the future of the area. The project calls for the demolition of the current building, which houses a Dollarama and a Salvation Army, to make way for two residential towers of 35 and 25 storeys. This development, if approved, would add 643 condo units to the community.

The proposal includes a mix of unit sizes, though a significant number are one-bedroom units. This has been a consistent feature of many new condo projects in the city, raising questions about the types of housing being created to meet Toronto's housing needs. The plan also includes ground-floor retail space, potentially providing new services for the future residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

One notable aspect of the proposal is the disparity between the number of residential units and the number of proposed parking spaces—73 for 643 units. This design decision is likely a nod to the area's expected growth in transit infrastructure. The site is located in the vicinity of future transit projects, including the Ontario Line and the East Harbour Transit Hub, which are set to improve regional

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