City officials broke ground on Monday on an affordable housing project that will be the first delivered under a new model where the city is the developer.

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The City of Toronto has broken ground on its first affordable housing project under the Public Developer Delivery model. Adopted by City Council in July, the model gives the City a hands-on role in delivering affordable housing, from setting targets and speeding up approvals to direct involvement in construction. Yesterday, Mayor Olivia Chow attended the ceremony for the site at 11 Brock Avenue in Parkdale, where 42 rent-geared-to-income and sup…

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City of Toronto Breaks Ground on First Public Developer Delivery Model Affordable Housing Project

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City officials broke ground on Monday on an affordable housing project that will be the first delivered under a new model where the city is the developer. The project, at 11 Brock Ave. near Queen Street West and Dufferin Street, will contain 42 rent-geared-to-income and supportive units for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The building, which will be four storeys high, is expected to be completed in early 2026. Last ye…

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow marked the start of construction on the City of Toronto’s first affordable housing project delivered through the Public Developer Delivery model at 11 Brock Ave.  Toronto City Council approved the Public Developer Delivery model in July to accelerate the creation of non-market, affordable rental homes for low- and moderate-income residents on City-owned lands. Taking a more ...

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Toronto’s 1st affordable housing project at 11 Brock Ave

Ontario Construction News staff writer The official groundbreaking of Toronto’s first affordable housing project under the Public Developer Delivery (PDD) model at 11 Brock Ave. on Monday marks a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to address housing affordability. “The City of Toronto is back in the business of building housing, because we must,” […] The post Toronto breaks ground on first affordable housing project with city as builder…

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Toronto breaks ground on first affordable housing project with city as builder

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