Building on Downsview’s legacy of innovation and excellence, this 56-acre mixed-use district will host thousands of future-focused jobs, anchored by a new state-of-the-art film studio campus.
A low-carbon design, robust mobility network and acres of green space offer an attractive environment to live and work connecting residents and visitors to transit, highways, and one of Canada’s largest urban parks in minutes.
Complete with more than 2,800 new housing units, a host of amenities, and vibrant streets animated by arts and culture, The Hangar District is North America’s next destination for healthy work, life, and play.
Source: Northcrest
Downsview is one of Toronto’s largest neighbourhoods. It has a large Italian community centred around Keele Street as well as a large Jewish community centred around Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue. Downsview has a number of neighbourhood landmarks including Yorkdale Shopping Centre and the Allen Expressway. Now there is a new neighbourhood landmark:Downsview Park which is siituated on the former Canadian Forces Base land, is Canada’s only national urban park. Downsview Park hosts year-round events and programs for all ages and is also a business/industrial centre, home to Drive Test for driving tests and licenses. Humber River Hospital’s new state-of-the-art acute care facility will be constructed on a block of approximately 30 acres at Keele Street and Highway 401.The greening to take place along Wilson Ave. and the economic impact locally will be a big boost to this community.When completed, the new hospital will be approximately 1.8 million square feet.