The City of Toronto is accepting requests for expression of Interest for a non-profit creative and cultural hub. Request an application package below and submit it by March 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
32 Lisgar Creative & Cultural Hub
Property Type: Commercial Condominium Unit
Address: 32 Lisgar St.
Intersection: Queen Street West & Lisgar Street
Area (ft²): 30,284 sq. ft. or roughly 2,813 sq. m.
Zoning: Residential Detached
Hub Specifications
- Total square footage: 30,284 square feet or roughly 2,813 square metres
- Number of units: 22 units
- Number of floors: 3 floors
- Main Floor: The main entrance, lobby, accessible washroom and Unit 1 are located at grade, with a dedicated entrance.
- Second Floor: Units 2 to19, large multi-stall universal washroom, additional accessible washroom, elevator lobby, large hallways, open space and unfinished black box space
- Third Floor: Units 20 to 22, elevator lobby and hallway
- AODA compliant with accessibility features, including:
- Automatic door openers at the entrance
- First and second floor accessible washrooms with automatic doors and large changing tables on main and second floor
- Two elevators (a north passenger elevator, and a south freight elevator)
- Extra wide hallways and doors.
Occupancy & Lease Overview
Estimated occupancy: January 1, 2027
Due diligence period: January 1 to December 31, 2027 (license term TBC), one-year license, gross license cost $120,000/year, billed as $10,000 monthly.
Lease term: January 1, 2028 to December 2037, with option to renew from January 1, 2038, to December 31, 2047 (TBC). Net lease. 10-year lease term. Option to renew. Tenant(s) pay operating costs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be:
- A registered not-for-profit corporation. Being a subsidiary or a related entity of a for-profit corporation or a for-profit social enterprise is not eligible.
- A Toronto-based organization that provide arts and cultural or creative industries programs and services to Toronto residents
- In good financial standing with minimum two years audited financial statements required.
Information Sessions, Site Tours & Workshops Schedule
- Monday, November 24, 6 to 8 p.m.: REOI Information Session & Site Tour #1
- Monday, December 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Capital Projects Panel
- Monday, December 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Creative & Cultural Hub Operating & Governance Models Panel
- Monday, December 15, 6 to 8 p.m.: REOI Information Session & Site Tour #2
- Monday, January 12, 6 to 8 p.m.: REOI Information Session & Site Tour #3
- Thursday, January 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Property Management for Arts Space
- Monday, February 2, 6 to 8 p.m.: REOI Budget Worksho
To register or request accessibility supports, email creativespace@toronto.ca.
How to Submit
Eligible applicants must:
- Review the REOI Guidelines
- Register and attend an information session and site tour above
- Request an application package which includes application and budget forms by email below.
Request an Application Package
Then, submit your completed application package by email to creativespace@toronto.ca before the deadline on March 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Contact
For questions, email staff at creativespace@toronto.ca.
