Toronto social housing complex empty for 18 years now open
A 17-unit social housing complex in Toronto has reopened after being shuttered for 18 years due to flooding and structural issues. The renovation was funded by federal and city resources under the National Housing Strategy.
Why it matters
The project highlights the challenges and costs associated with maintaining and rehabilitating existing social housing stock in major urban centers.
When Adam Pelissero first walked through the doors of 50 Torbolton Drive, it had been boarded up for a decade. Chairs and carpets were what remained of the townhome complex’s previous life before its residents were forced out by persistent flooding and mould issues.
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