Residential buildings are permitted but there must always be more office floor space than residential. Despite this policy, current active applications in the Centre are almost exclusively for residential development, not office. East and west of the Centre are a variety of employment uses such as industrial, commercial and office. North and south of the Centre are established residential areas. There are presently over 2500 residential dwelling units and over 10,500 jobs in the Centre.
Current policies promote both housing and jobs, with a focus on transit-supported development.
It forms a significant part of the existing Centre. At the core of the new Official Plan will be a commitment to pursuing the best possible quality of life for people who live in, work in, invest in, and visit Toronto. This commitment must be reflected in Scarborough Centre s evolution. Investing in our Economy, Liveable Communities, and our Environment will help realize this commitment. Investing in our Economy Investing in our economy means attracting new businesses.