The Ontario government is partnering with the City of Toronto and Habitat for Humanity GTA to build 33 modular homes in a six-storey condominium building at 355 Coxwell Avenue. This site was identified by the City of Toronto as part of its commitment under the Ontario-Toronto New Deal to make use of surplus properties appropriate for the construction of below-market, attainable modular homes.

Lessons learned through the construction of this building will inform the ongoing work the province and its partners are doing to support modular homebuilding in Ontario and keep the dream of homeownership alive.

“This project serves as a blueprint for how multi-level government collaboration with non-profits and the private sector can create homes that bring lasting affordability for working families in this city,” said Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. “The parents, children, and future generations who will call this place home will thrive, living in quality housing close to schools, transit, parks and more. The surrounding community will be stronger, more diverse, and more equitable as a result—and that benefits us all.”