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The Hangar District

The Hangar District is YZD’s first neighbourhood—a place where Toronto’s aviation past meets bold new possibilities. Once closed to the public, the Hangars and surrounding lands are being transformed into a complete, connected community.

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Timeline

Construction begins in 2026, with phased delivery of housing, employment, and public spaces:

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Q3 2025

Hangar District Plan Endorsement and ZBA/DPS Approval

Q2 2026

Infrastructure and retrofit construction begins

Q2 2028

Vertical Construction beings

Q3 2029

Phase 1 completion and first occupancy

2031+

Phase 1 completion and first occupancy

Thoughtful Partnerships

The first phase (with Northcrest + Hines joint venture partnership) will include ~2,059 housing units, adaptive reuse of the South Hangars (1M ft² of new institutional, light industrial, and entertainment uses), and 10% affordable rental housing.

Responsible Development Resources

Community engagement is at the heart of all we do. From the start, we have engaged widely on this once-in-a-generation opportunity. YZD will become a globally recognized mixed-use community, shaped with and for the people of Toronto.

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It Takes Community to Build a Community

Since day one, YZD has been shaped through collaboration—with local residents, organizations, and artists all playing a role in its transformation. YZD isn’t just happening in the community—it’s happening with the community.