The City is building 54 supportive homes at 1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue.
Modelled after Dunn House, Canada’s first-ever social medicine supportive housing initiative, Dunn House 2 will be delivered in partnership with the University Health Network (UHN) and the Government of Ontario. It is moving forward as a Toronto Builds public developer project, and will be delivered by CreateTO on behalf of the City.
The project is in the early planning phases. There will be opportunities for public consultation and input at planned meetings in April and July 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.
The new homes are studio apartments with a bathroom and a kitchen, with shared laundry, communal areas, and activities space.
If you are in need of housing, call 311 or see Housing Help & Support Services.
This development is being advanced in alignment with the Shared Vision and Guiding Principles for UHN-owned lands in South Parkdale, adopted by the City’s Planning and Housing Committee in February 2026. The report will be considered by City Council for adoption at its meeting on March 25, 26 and 27, 2026.
All future development applications for these lands will be reviewed in the context of the shared vision and design principles. These principles guide how development proceeds on these lands and emphasize dignity, housing stability and community connection.
Dunn House 2 builds on the Social Medicine Housing Model first introduced at 90 Dunn Ave., where stable housing is paired with integrated health and community supports. The approach is based on the principle that people are more likely to stay well and continue living in their homes when housing and care are brought together in one place. This model prioritizes dignity, stability and health, creating a place where people can get the care they need.
Early results from Dunn House show significant reductions in emergency department visits and hospital bed days. These outcomes reflect improved health stability for residents and reduced pressure on the broader health care system, benefiting the community as a whole.