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status: PRE-CONSTRUCTION
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 and the first glimpse at this destination in the making.
Nearly 3,000 new homes – from townhomes to 14-storey apartment buildings
Wrapped around Hangars creating ~7,000 jobs in creative industries, tech, light manufacturing, cultural uses
Transformed historic Hangars reimagined as workplaces, studios, cultural venues
Mix of rental and ownership options, with at least 40% family-sized units
A thriving hub of homes, workplaces, cultural spaces, shops, and parks
Pedestrian-focused district linked to Downsview Park by a new bridge
The District's collective living room. Situated at the terminus of Taxiway Street, Central Square is designed to evolve throughout the day – from morning café overflow, to outdoor meetings, to evening gatherings that bring the community together.
The District's central pedestrian and retail spine – a shared street designed for people first – framed on both sides by shops and uses that animate the street, and occasionally closed to traffic to make room for events and celebrations.
A weather-protected indoor concourse running through the South Hangars, the Atrium connects legacy structures with retail, maker spaces, food and beverage, with glimpses into the creative industries and innovation happening all around it.
A large local park at the heart of the Ancaster West neighbourhood, designed for families to gather, play, and connect with nature – with a playground, splash pad, and sport courts serving both existing residents and the District's future community.
More than a crossing – Downsview Park Bridge is a destination in its own right. Rising over the Barrie GO rail line, it will open up direct access to the 291-acre Downsview Park for the first time, through an abundant green corridor accessible to all.
The Hangar District is organized around four distinct character areas – each a short walk from the next, and each playing its own role in shaping a thriving live-work community. From the employment hub of the North Sub-District to the residential streets of Ancaster West, every part of the District is designed with people at its centre. Explore the layers below to see how it all comes together.
Current map: The Site Today
While we will work with many different stakeholders along our journey, as lead developer, Northcrest remains responsible for shaping YZD - redefining what it means to live in a city where wellbeing comes first.
In 2024, marking a major project milestone, Northcrest announced its first development partner, Hines. Northcrest and Hines – a global leader in real estate investment, development, and property management – will lead the development of the first phase of the Hangar District.
2,059
Housing units
10%
Affordable rental housing
1M SF
South Hangars adaptively reused for institutional, light industrial, and entertainment uses
Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed to assess market interest in the North Hangar complex, a 40-acre employment lands opportunity within YZD. The process will help determine potential tenants, users, purchasers and operators whose employment-generating activities align with the long-term vision for YZD's first neighbourhood.
Follow the conversations shaping YZD's future through the latest stories, project updates, and perspectives.
Novae Res Urbis
At the southern gateway to YZD, Wilson Landing will be a destination in its own right, bringing together new homes, jobs, parks, and community spaces in one of the site's most connected neighbourhoods. With direct access to TTC Wilson Station, it will be a place where people come together to live, work, gather, and explore.
