PARC is partnering with the City of Toronto and the Government of Canada to bring new affordable, supportive homes to Parkdale at 11 Brock Avenue. 

The City purchased this property from the Province of Ontario in 2019 to create new affordable housing. The project envisions a four-storey building providing 42 rent-geared-to-income homes with supports to maintain residents’ health, wellbeing, and housing stability. Each apartment will have a private kitchen and bathroom. The building will also include shared amenities such as a laundry area, a commercial kitchen, and dedicated programming spaces for residents. Rents will not exceed 30 per cent of a resident’s income to ensure affordability. 

This project is part of Phase Three of the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative, which provides national grant funding to support the creation of new affordable housing, the conversion of existing buildings, and rehabilitation projects. 

In 2024, PARC was selected by the City of Toronto as the community housing partner to lease and operate the development. PARC will manage the building, provide on-site supports, and help residents access the programs and services they need to thrive. 

A major milestone was marked in December 2024 with the official groundbreaking, joined by Mayor Olivia Chow, City Councillor Gord Perks, and award-winning architects SVN, signaling the start of construction using the City’s Public Developer Delivery model. The building will offer a combination of private apartments and shared spaces that support independence while fostering community. 

This development continues PARC’s work to provide safe, stable, and supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and to respond to the growing housing crisis in Parkdale.