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The Proposal

230 The Donway West

Welcome to the future of Donway West

This redevelopment proposes to provide the congregation a modern, efficient building and a strengthened financial position, expand park space and make home ownership more attainable to the community.

In order to maintain congregational sustainability, The Donway Covenant United Church (DCUC) congregation has voted to partner with non-profit housing developer Options for Homes to redevelop its church property with a new sanctuary, multi-purpose facility, and an affordable ownership housing development.

The proposed plan includes the replacement of all buildings on site with a new building, terracing from three to six storeys, which will incorporate a new church sanctuary, and multi-purpose facility for the DCUC.

Preliminary site plan

Our shared vision is to strengthen the presence of The Donway Covenant United Church (DCUC) as a community anchor and to make home ownership more attainable.

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Donway Site Plan

Our vision

The Donway Covenant United Church has acted as a community hub and sancutary of worship since the 1960s. This redevelopment will honour and enhance this legacy.

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  • What is Options for Homes?

    Options for Homes is Canada’s largest non-profit developer of attainable ownership housing. As a non-profit social enterprise our sole mission is to make homeownership more accessible for people who have a good income, but are having trouble building up a down payment. We do that through The Options Ready Program, which is designed to help people become confident home buyers, provide financial literacy, and access to a shared equity down payment that helps make ownership more affordable. We have been in operation since 1994 and we’ve won nine industry awards. Our 15th condo is currently under development.

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  • Can I buy an Options condominium as an investment?

    No. We build condominiums for people who are looking for a place to call home. We strongly discourage investors as our mission is to help people to become homeowners. Upon purchase, you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you will occupy the unit. If you receive down payment assistance through the Options Ready Program, you will be required to repay it if you choose to rent out your suite.

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  • How much down payment do I need?

    On home with a purchase price of $500,000 or less, you only need 5% down payment. For homes over $500,000, you need 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remaining amount.

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A connected community

This redevelopment proposes to provide the congregation a modern, efficient building and a strengthened financial position, expand park space and bring affordable ownership housing to the community.

230 & 240 The Donway West

The site is currently occupied by surface-level parking and two buildings:

  1. The Donway Covenant United Church (DCUC): to be replaced onsite
  2. Brighton School: moving to 150 Wynford Drive in early 2021

Location highlights

  • Located northwest of the Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road intersection
  • Approximately a four-minute walk to Shops at Don Mills
  • The site is well-served by community amenities such as surface transit (with direct connections to subway and LRT services), schools, parks and libraries, as well as commercial and employment uses.

Project documents

SEe below for a full list of the application materials, community presentations, City Staff reports, and meeting notes related to our proposal.

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