One Bloor West Toronto · History
One Bloor West History
From The One to Canada's first supertall — a decade at Toronto's busiest corner.
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The story of One Bloor West
One Bloor West, originally launched as The One, took more than a decade to rise at 1 Bloor Street West in Toronto — through demolition, approvals, a height debate, receivership and a change of builder.
Today the tower is topped off at 85 storeys and about 308.6 metres, making it Canada's first supertall. Tridel is completing construction and preparing a 2026 sales relaunch, with completion estimated in early 2028.
| Original name | The One |
|---|---|
| Original developer | Mizrahi Developments |
| Land acquired | 2014 |
| Groundbreaking | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Receivership | Oct 2023 |
| Builder today | Tridel (since May 2025) |
| Topped off | 2025 |
| Completion | Early 2028 (est.) |
Timeline
One Bloor West Toronto timeline
Key dates in the project's history, from land assembly to the Tridel relaunch.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Mizrahi acquires the Yonge & Bloor site, including the former Stollerys store. |
| 2015 | Stollerys building demolished; the tower design by Foster + Partners is unveiled. |
| 2016 | City of Toronto approves the development. |
| 2017 | Ontario Municipal Board approval in April; groundbreaking on August 23. |
| 2019 | Andaz (Hyatt) announced as hotel operator; mega caissons completed. |
| 2021–23 | Height increase proposed; city approves 91 storeys in 2023. |
| Oct 2023 | Project placed into receivership by its lenders. |
| May 2025 | Tridel appointed; tower renamed One Bloor West. |
| 2025 | Final floor completed at 85 storeys; Canada's first supertall. |
| 2026 | Earlier presales cancelled with deposits refunded; sales relaunch. |
| 2028 | Estimated completion. |
What Changed
What changed under Tridel
Tridel's takeover reset the project around a clearer, buyer-focused plan.
- Renamed from The One to One Bloor West
- Height kept at 85 storeys (308.6 m)
- Suite count revised to about 411
- More larger, multi-bedroom homes
- New luxury hotel operator being selected
- Fresh sales relaunch in 2026
FAQ
One Bloor West history FAQ
Why was One Bloor West called The One?
The One was the original marketing name used by developer Mizrahi Developments from the mid-2010s. Tridel renamed the tower One Bloor West after taking over in 2025.
When did construction on One Bloor West start?
The project broke ground on August 23, 2017, after City of Toronto approval in 2016 and Ontario Municipal Board approval in April 2017.
Why did One Bloor West go into receivership?
Lenders placed the project into receivership in October 2023 after cost overruns and delays. The court-supervised process later selected Tridel to complete the tower.
How tall was One Bloor West supposed to be?
The tower was approved at 85 storeys. A plan to raise it to 94 storeys was proposed in 2021 and the city approved 91 storeys in 2023, but Tridel is completing it at the original 85 storeys and about 308.6 metres.
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