New Student Residences Proposed For York University’s ‘The Quad’

The development is the third of at least four phases – with Phases 1 and 2 having been approved in 2020 and since completed – and would bring 579 new units to campus.

York University has submitted plans to construct Phase 3 of The Quad Student Residence — a purpose built student residence consisting of two eight-storey buildings set to bring 579 new units to campus.

This development is the third of at least four phases, with Phases 1 and 2 having been approved in 2020 and since completed. If approved, the development would “deliver much needed purpose-built student accommodation that will significantly increase on-campus housing supply” and “strengthen the overall on-campus services and amenities available for students, staff, and visitors to York University,” according to the application cover letter.

The developers, Campus Suites and Forum Asset Management, submitted the application in late-June and are currently awaiting permissions, but due to the critical need for student housing, they are seeking expedited approvals from the city in order to move students into the new residence by September 2026.

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