Toronto’s First Public Developer Mass Timber Affordable Housing Coming Together at 11 Brock
AI Article Summary
The City of Toronto has commenced the construction of its first affordable housing development using the Public Developer model at 11 Brock Avenue. This project, designed by SvN, will be a four-storey mass timber building featuring 42 rent-geared-to-income units for individuals at risk of homelessness. Managed by the Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre, the development is backed by federal funding and forms part of a wider strategy to provide 18,000 supportive homes by 2030. Completion is scheduled for Fall 2026.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how public-private partnerships can accelerate the delivery of affordable housing through innovative models like the Public Developer approach. For Canadian builders, this means an increased focus on prefabrication and mass timber construction, potentially affecting supply chains and costs. The project also demonstrates the necessity for collaboration between different government levels and private entities to address the housing crisis effectively.
