The Hangar District Condos

About The Hangar District Condos Development

The Hangar District Condos is a new condo pre-construction phase by Northcrest, located at 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, ON. The Hangar District Condos offers the complete life needs of diverse residents, from young professionals to growing families, with institutional, recreation, and entertainment options within the neighbourhood. This project’s estimated completion is still unknown.

Development Overview and Building Details

The Hangar District delivers a comprehensive residential vision across approximately 2,850 units distributed throughout buildings ranging from 4 to 23 storeys, with the majority of structures capped at 14 storeys to maintain a human-scale neighbourhood feel. The development occupies the Taxiway West portion of the larger YZD site, encompassing roughly 40 acres of initial development within the 101-acre first neighbourhood.

The housing mix emphasizes families with 40% of units featuring two and three bedrooms, complemented by studios and one-bedroom options for diverse household needs. The ownership structure includes both condominiums and rental units, with approximately 10% designated as affordable rental housing under the City of Toronto definitions.

Architectural design by Perkins Eastman emphasizes sustainable building features, including low-carbon construction methods, renewable energy integration, and green infrastructure throughout. The adaptive reuse of existing hangars preserves aviation heritage while reducing environmental impact—a rare approach in Toronto’s development landscape.

Location and Transportation Access

Located at 123 Garratt Boulevard in North York, The Hangar District occupies the transformed former Downsview Airport site, positioning residents within one of Toronto’s most significant urban regeneration projects. The surrounding lands include the 291-acre Downsview Park, creating immediate access to one of the city’s largest green spaces.

Transit connectivity stands as a major advantage:

• Downsview Park TTC Subway Station – Direct Line 1 access steps from the development
• Downsview Park GO Station – Regional transit connections to the west
• Wilson Station – Additional subway access nearby
• Highway 401 – Easy access via Allen Road for drivers
• Yorkdale Shopping Centre – Major retail destination within a short drive

Current scores reflect the site’s transitional nature: Walk Score sits at approximately 5/100 due to limited existing amenities, while Transit Score reaches 63/100, acknowledging the strong transit infrastructure already in place.

These numbers will evolve significantly as the neighbourhood builds out with planned retail, services, and employment uses. A dedicated pedestrian and cycling bridge will connect the district directly to Downsview Park, creating seamless access to recreation, open spaces, and the broader park network.

This infrastructure investment underscores the commitment to a walkable, connected community once construction is complete.

Community Features and Amenities

The Hangar District delivers bold new possibilities through adaptive reuse of historic hangars, transforming approximately 1 million square feet (93,000 m²) into creative, cultural, light industrial, office, and entertainment spaces. This approach preserves aviation heritage while creating a unique neighbourhood identity unavailable elsewhere in Toronto.

Mixed-Use Components:

• Retail spine along Taxiway with ground-floor shops and services
• Cafés, restaurants, and food establishments
• Cultural venues and entertainment spaces
• The Atrium – an indoor gathering space linking heritage hangars to public amenities
• Recreation facilities are integrated throughout

Employment Integration: The development plans to generate approximately 7,000-7,500 jobs across employment, cultural, institutional, and retail sectors—creating a true live-work neighbourhood where residents can potentially walk to work.

Public Amenities:

• Daycare centre for families
• Human services space
• Community gathering areas
• Approximately 8 acres of parks and open spaces
• Three new public parks (~3.5 acres total)
• Greenways (~2 acres)
• Plazas and Garratt Boulevard Park

This amenity-rich environment addresses the complete life needs of diverse residents, from young professionals to growing families, with institutional, recreation, and entertainment options within the neighbourhood.

Infrastructure and Development Timeline

Infrastructure development follows a carefully planned phased approach, with horizontal construction (roads, servicing, utilities) preceding vertical building construction. Municipal servicing advantages benefit this site—as a former airport, significant infrastructure capacity already exists, reducing development costs and timeline compared to greenfield sites.

The City of Toronto has worked closely with Northcrest Developments to ensure coordinated servicing and transportation improvements.

Interim Uses: Before full build-out, the site features “meanwhile uses” activating the space for public benefit:

• Rogers Stadium for events and entertainment
• Recreational activities and community programming
• Pop-up exhibitions and cultural events
• Public access to transformed areas

These interim uses build community connection and interest while infrastructure development progresses, allowing future residents to experience the site’s potential before occupancy. The first phase of The Hangar District connects to the broader YZD development, which will eventually transform 370 acres into a completely new city district over the coming decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Hangar District located?

It is located at the former Downsview Airport site near Downsview Park in North York.

What transit options are available for The Hangar District residents?

Residents will have access to Line 1 via Downsview Park Station and nearby GO Transit services.

What makes The Hangar District unique compared to other developments?

It features adaptive reuse of historic hangars into cultural, retail, and community spaces.

What types of amenities will The Hangar District include?

The community will offer parks, retail spaces, daycare facilities, cultural venues, and public gathering areas.

Stay tuned for new pre-construction condos in North York.