530 Oxford Street West - two 33s mixed use (Approved)

[CanadianTalk]

At the southeast corner of Wonderland and Oxford, York Developments is proposing two 33-storey high-rise developments comprising a total of 408 units and 473 m2 of commercial space.

Someone shared this proposal a few weeks ago in the "development rumour" thread, so it's great to see an official zoning application submitted. Will definitely be a transformative development not only for the area, but for the city.

Planning application page: https://london.ca/business-developme...rd-street-west

Planning application notice: https://london.ca/sites/default/file...eet%20West.pdf

[MrSlippery519]

For some reason I did not realize it was York Developments working on this, looks great.

This is pretty prime location, should be approved without issues.

[bolognium]

Can't wait to hear from the NIMBY crowd about how this development will ruin the character of the Oxford and Wonderland area.

[jammer139]

Ah come on. The Nimbys will bring out the check list of complaints.


- will increase traffic
- will increase crime
- the dreaded shadows of Mordor will kill all the trees
- will reduce parking

[haljackey]

With this taking place at the end of the cancelled west BRT line, and lots of development at the end of the cancelled north BRT line... perhaps we made a mistake not approving them?

Future generations not goona let this go, like my generation is still anal about the last generation cancelling freeways the province was willing to pay for.

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But ya, cool development for a dilapidated area.

[MrSlippery519]

Originally Posted by haljackey

With this taking place at the end of the cancelled west BRT line, and lots of development at the end of the cancelled north BRT line... perhaps we made a mistake not approving them?

Future generations not goona let this go, like my generation is still anal about the last generation cancelling freeways the province was willing to pay for.

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But ya, cool development for a dilapidated area.

There is zero question we made a mistake not approving them. This has to be one of the busier interceptions in London and is prime for growth.
I do not recall the initial RT plans but this parking lot would have been a great transfer area if needed.

[jammer139]

Of note there is approx a 6 meter drop in elevation from the street level to the parking lot of the mall. This would likely be 2 floors below street level but at the mall level. Leaving 31 floors from the street level.


https://london.ca/sites/default/file...0%28002%29.pdf




Would still be surprised if this proposal moves up York's timeline considering they have around 15 other residential buildings either zoned or in process now. If it happens it will likely be after 2030.

[CanadianTalk]

Yeah I also agree that it was a mistake for the last council to not approve the west leg of the BRT especially considering that the majority of the funding would come from the upper levels of government (and would also replace all the underground and above-ground infrastructure) and especially considering that there is already lots of high density development and much much more to come....

Originally Posted by jammer139

Would still be surprised if this proposal moves up York's timeline considering they have around 15 other residential buildings either zoned or in process now. If it happens it will likely be after 2030.

Interesting that the transportation report that was completed last month mentions that "the development is anticipated to be finished by 2028". Seems like an ambitious timeline.

https://london.ca/sites/default/file...%28AODA%29.pdf

[jammer139]

A project of this size is minimum 3 years of construction and that assumes two tower cranes.

Originally Posted by CanadianTalk

Yeah I also agree that it was a mistake for the last council to not approve the west leg of the BRT especially considering that the majority of the funding would come from the upper levels of government (and would also replace all the underground and above-ground infrastructure) and especially considering that there is already lots of high density development and much much more to come....




Interesting that the transportation report that was completed last month mentions that "the development is anticipated to be finished by 2028". Seems like an ambitious timeline.

https://london.ca/sites/default/file...%28AODA%29.pdf

[Djeffery]

Originally Posted by MrSlippery519

This is pretty prime location, should be approved without issues.

hahahahahahaha

[MrSlippery519]

Originally Posted by Djeffery

hahahahahahaha

I am far too optimistic I realize this

Someone will complain about the shadow on the gas station across the street and inevitably this height will be in the path of a rare bird species that cannot see and will just run into the tower to its death.

[jammer139]

Committee to discuss this York proposal.



https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/...ears-mall-site

[ldoto]

This would’ve been Beautiful for the downtown skyline!!!Wow!!!!

[MolsonExport]

Hope this one goes through. Prime location for something better than a sunken parking lot. They could call the buildings "T & T" (re: Asian grocery store about to open behind it).

[haljackey]

I heavily doubt it will look anything like the render if built. Nash looks so squished there lol

If approved, this better reopen discussions about the west leg BRT and/or Wonderland widening/BRT

[CanadianTalk]

City planning staff is recommending that Council approve the zoning changes that would allow for these two buildings.

https://london.ca/sites/default/files/2024-05/AODA.pdf

This will be heard at Council's planning committee on May 22nd, then to full Council on June 4th.

[MolsonExport]

great news. Anything is better than the current pit parking area.

[GreatTallNorth2]

Hopefully all this development in the area will force city council to build higher order transit.

[CanadianTalk]

Council voted 13-1 to approve the zoning changes for these two buildings.

[MolsonExport]

The formerly sad sack London mall area is on the rise.