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Vision for 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.
Key facts
Nearly 3,000 new homes, from townhomes to 14-storey apartment buildings. Mix of rental and ownership options, with at least 40% designed as family-sized units. Wrapped around Hangars creating 7,400+ jobs across creative industries, technology, light manufacturing, and cultural uses. A thriving hub of homes, workplaces, cultural spaces, shops, and parks. Transformed historic Hangars, reimagined as workplaces, studios, and cultural venues. A pedestrian-focused district linked directly to Downsview Park by a new bridge.
YZD Map
Maps are illustrative and subject to change with development outcomes.
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
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Q2 2026: Infrastructure and retrofit construction begins.
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Q2 2028: Vertical Construction begins
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Q3 2029: Infrastructure completion for Phase 1.
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2031+: Phase 1 completion and first occupancy
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.
Hangar Inquiries
Leasing For Leasing: Adaptive reuse of Hangars, bays, and office buildings offers 2M+ ft² of flexible employment, cultural, and commercial space.