What’s Being Built at 954 King Street East in Oshawa? Inside the Proposed 32-Unit Apartment Development
A 5-Storey Apartment Proposed for King Street East: What’s Really Happening at 954 King St E?
If you’ve driven west along King Street East near the Bond/King split lately, you may have noticed signage referencing “modern family living.”
It’s not a care facility.
It’s not a subdivision.
It’s a proposed 5-storey, 32-unit apartment building at 954 King Street East, currently under review by the City of Oshawa.
Here’s what we know — and what it could mean for the Donevan area.
What Is Being Proposed?
According to City planning report ED-26-04, the applicant — 11373846 Canada Corp. — has applied for:
An Official Plan Amendment
A Zoning By-law Amendment
Permission to build a 5-storey residential apartment building
Containing 32 rental units
2 studio units
18 one-bedroom units
12 two-bedroom units
Approximately 20.5 metres (67 feet) in height
34 parking spaces total
26 underground
8 at grade
2 visitor spaces proposed
Rooftop amenity space (approx. 151 m²)
37 bicycle parking spaces
The property is currently zoned for lower-density residential uses, which is why amendments are required.
The building is designed with stepped massing toward the rear of the lot to create additional setback from neighbouring homes.
The application remains under review.
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📌 What We Know / What We Don’t Know Yet
✔ What We Know
The proposal is for a 5-storey, 32-unit purpose-built rental apartment at 954 King Street East.
The applicant is 11373846 Canada Corp.
Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have been submitted.
The building would include:
2 studios
18 one-bedroom units
12 two-bedroom units
34 parking spaces are proposed (26 underground, 8 surface, 2 visitor).
Rooftop amenity space and bicycle parking are included.
Public meetings have already taken place.
City staff are still reviewing technical studies.
The project is not yet approved.
❓ What We Don’t Know Yet
Whether Council will approve the amendments as proposed.
If the building height or design will change during review.
Final exterior materials and finished renderings (no marketing package has been released).
Construction start and completion timelines.
Rental pricing.
Whether additional revisions will be requested based on public feedback.
👀 What To Watch For Next
A City staff recommendation report to Council.
Any revisions to parking numbers or height.
Updated site plan drawings.
A possible branded marketing launch if approvals move forward.
Who Is the Developer?
The applicant listed on the file is 11373846 Canada Corp., a registered Ontario development entity active in Oshawa.
Public records show the company has also been involved in:
374 Farewell Street (proposed low-density residential subdivision)
Land severances and rezonings from institutional to residential uses
The planning consultant associated with this application is Batory Planning + Management, and architectural services are tied to QBS Architects Inc.
You won’t currently see this specific project on either firm’s public website — which is not unusual at this stage. Consultants often wait until approvals and final designs are secured before showcasing projects publicly.
In short: this is a formally submitted, professionally represented development — just not yet in its marketing phase.
Where the City Stands
The proposal is still navigating the municipal planning process.
City staff have:
Reviewed submitted studies including traffic impact, stormwater management, noise, arborist and environmental assessments
Held public meetings where residents provided feedback
Indicated further review is required before a final recommendation goes to Council
It is not yet approved.
If Council supports the requested amendments, the project would still require final site plan approval and building permits before construction could fully proceed.
This is not immediate.
What Residents Are Saying
Public feedback has been mixed.
Concerns raised during delegations and correspondence include:
Building height relative to surrounding homes
Traffic congestion along King Street East
Limited visitor parking (2 spaces proposed)
Potential overflow parking onto side streets
Privacy impacts for properties behind the site
Snow removal logistics
Drainage and stormwater concerns
Neighbourhood character transition from low-rise to mid-rise
At the same time, others point out:
Oshawa continues to face housing supply pressure
Rental inventory is needed
The site is located on an arterial corridor, not an interior residential street
Growth along main roads may be preferable to deeper neighbourhood intensification
This conversation reflects a broader shift happening across Oshawa — and across Ontario — as cities balance housing demand with established neighbourhood character.
What About Traffic?
Yes — 32 units will introduce additional vehicles.
However:
King Street East is a designated arterial road.
A Traffic Impact Study has been submitted with the application.
Parking is provided on-site (with underground spaces).
The long-term question is not whether traffic increases slightly — it likely will — but whether corridor intensification is part of Oshawa’s long-term planning strategy.
Current municipal policy signals that it is.
How Could This Affect Local Businesses?
More residents often mean:
Increased foot traffic
Stronger support for small retail and food establishments
Greater transit use
More activity along the corridor
Businesses along:
King Street East
Farewell Street
Donevan Recreation Centre area
Nearby plazas
…could see modest benefit from increased density over time.
Short-term construction disruption is possible, but long-term residential intensification can contribute to a more active commercial strip.
Condo or Rental?
This proposal is described as a purpose-built rental apartment building, not a condominium project.
That means:
Units would likely be leased, not sold individually.
One ownership entity would manage the building.
There is no current indication of condo sales.
Rental pricing has not been published.
The Bigger Picture
This proposal is not happening in isolation.
Across Oshawa, development patterns are shifting toward:
Mid-rise intensification along major roads
Increased rental supply
Transit-supportive growth
Reduced outward sprawl
For some residents, that represents progress.
For others, it represents change that feels too abrupt.
Both perspectives exist — and both are part of the process.
What Happens Next?
The application remains under review.
Residents can:
Submit comments to the City
Attend future planning meetings
Monitor Council agendas for updates
No final decision has been made.
Final Thoughts
Growth along King Street East is no longer theoretical — it’s active.
Whether this project moves forward in its current form or with revisions, it represents the direction Oshawa is heading: more density along corridors, more rental housing options, and gradual transformation of under utilized sites.
The real question isn’t whether change is coming.
It’s how it will be shaped.
If you live nearby and want to understand how this specific proposal could impact your property or street, feel free to reach out. These conversations are best had with clarity — not speculation.
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