City of Toronto

Today, we’re celebrating the start of construction of a new mixed-use transit-oriented housing project that will deliver 1,484 homes, including 520 affordable rental homes at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd. ?? The City, in partnership with CreateTO, is supporting the delivery of this project through the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan’s (HousingTO Plan) Housing Now initiative, which makes City-owned lands available to develop affordable rental housing. The development will include a mix of one- to three-bedroom rental homes available to residents of various income levels. In addition to housing, the project will also include a: ? childcare centre ? community use space ? public park ? retail space Work is underway to remove the current parking infrastructure before preparing the site to support the new community. Construction of the homes is anticipated to begin this spring, with first occupancy expected in early 2029. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gN4QTrQE

City of Toronto and CreateTO break ground on new mixed-use, transit-oriented housing project with 520 affordable rental homes. News Release: https://lnkd.in/ghtwH6qJ

???Time is running out to submit your entry for the City’s Transportation Innovation Challenge? We’re currently accepting proposals from businesses and organizations with innovative ideas related to the automation of traffic enforcement. Participants will have the chance to present their vision to the City of Toronto, and, if selected, shall be granted an opportunity to implement their idea in a test-run program. The deadline for submissions is December 2 at 11:59 p.m. For more: https://lnkd.in/gBpCUAiW

Our Technology Services group is recruiting for a?Senior Enterprise Solutions Technical Lead (Senior Project Delivery) to provide technical leadership to the City's SAP Portfolio Enterprise Delivery team. Review details and apply here https://lnkd.in/gx34y2t2?

Our Financial Planning group is looking for a Manager of Financial Planning to provide corporate financial planning, budgeting, financial management and control services for City programs. Review details and apply here https://lnkd.in/gwQT-m96

The Vacant Home Tax program requires homeowners to declare the occupancy status of their property every year, even if they live there.? The goal is to increase the supply of housing by encouraging owners to make their vacant residential property available for rent or for sale. The Vacant Home Tax Program will help increase housing supply by encouraging property owners to rent/sell unoccupied properties. The program encourages homes to be occupied & funds collected are invested in housing initiatives. Owners who choose to keep their property vacant are subject to the tax. Revenue collected from the tax goes to affordable housing initiatives in Toronto. Declaring is fast and easy. The portal is open now. Declare at: https://lnkd.in/gS-x_9E2

This National Housing Day we’re celebrating the opening of 685 Queen St. E. with Riverdale Co-op. These 26 new affordable and accessible homes will allow Co-op members to age in place and support individuals with physical disabilities. The property now features one-, two- and three-bedroom self-contained homes, including six universally accessible units and 10 barrier-free units, rooftop patio, bicycle storage space and a common laundry room. The?26 new?homes are prioritized for?returning residents and existing Co-op members needing accessible units, with?five units?exclusively reserved for professional artists. 685 Queen St. E., a Designated Heritage property, demonstrates how the City is preserving Toronto’s history while addressing housing needs. The redevelopment maintains the integrity of the original structure while creating homes designed for long-term affordability and accessibility. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbS4ZF_Z

???Time is running out to submit your entry for the City’s Transportation Innovation Challenge? We’re currently accepting proposals from businesses and organizations with innovative ideas related to the automation of traffic enforcement. Participants will have the chance to present their vision to the City of Toronto, and, if selected, shall be granted an opportunity to implement their idea in a test-run program. The deadline for submissions is December 2 at 11:59 p.m. For more: https://lnkd.in/gBpCUAiW

“The word I would use to describe supportive housing is empowerment.” Dena and Thomas from Fred Victor currently support 22 tenants and get to see first-hand the impact that supportive housing has on people’s lives. ???? Supportive homes offer people a warm, safe place to live while also providing tailored supports that empower residents to remain stably housed and rebuild their lives. The City’s HousingTO Plan views supportive housing as a vital part of the solution to Toronto’s housing crisis. Throughout 2023 and to date in 2024, the City opened over 1,200 new affordable rental, rent-geared-to-income, and supportive homes, with more on the way. Learn more about the City’s supportive housing projects: https://lnkd.in/gi2K6tn9 #NationalHousingDay

We’re making Toronto’s historical buildings work for the needs of our growing city, and redeveloping 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street. The past meets the future from an artist’s line drawing of the historic Toronto Coach Terminal from 1931 to the renderings of this heritage building post-redevelopment. This project includes: ?? 873 purpose-built rental housing units, including 290 affordable rentals. ?? A new Toronto Paramedics Multi-Hub that will provide vital emergency support to surrounding communities. ?? Adaptive re-use of the heritage bus terminal by celebrating the historical importance and character of the iconic Art Deco Coach Terminal. ?? Significant public space improvements including a new plaza imagined as an urban oasis. To bring this vision to life, today we joined CreateTO to announce that Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential will redevelop these City-owned sites. In October 2019, City Council selected eight high-value, underutilized City-owned properties, including 610 Bay St. and 130 Elizabeth St., for redevelopment. This redevelopment demonstrates how we can preserve Toronto's heritage while unlocking new opportunities to serve our community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxz8c799 Image: City of Toronto Archives/TTC Fonds, Series 71, Item 9003 Gray Coach Lines terminal building, Edward and Bay streets, Toronto - December 9, 1931