Today, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Lily Cheng (Willowdale) welcomed the onsite delivery and craning of the modular units for a new supportive housing project at 185 Cummer Ave.
Set for completion by early 2026, the new three-storey modular development will provide rent-geared-to-income homes with supports for seniors and older adults exiting homelessness.
These homes will be private studio apartments, each with a kitchen and bathroom. The building will also include amenity space for tenants such as a shared laundry facility, lounge and dining room, and programming space.
WoodGreen to operate new homes
The City has selected WoodGreen Community Services to manage the new building and provide supports to future tenants at 185 Cummer Ave.
A leading social services agency, WoodGreen has more than 85 years of experience in providing integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, child care, seniors and youth programs and more.
WoodGreen will provide a range of services that best support tenants’ care needs, including access to a range of wraparound support services to help residents maintain their housing and improve their health and well-being. WoodGreen will work with the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation and residents of Willowdale Manor at 175 Cummer Ave., as well as with the neighbouring City-run long-term care home, Cummer Lodge, to promote a healthy and inclusive community for current and future residents.
More information on the new supportive housing development is available on the City’s webpage.
The new homes at 185 Cummer Ave. contribute to the City’s HousingTO Action Plan 2020-2030 to approve 65,000 rent-controlled homes, affordable and rent-geared-to-income homes, including 18,000 supportive homes. More information is available on the City’s website.
Quotes:
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. We need to build more homes faster, leveraging new techniques including prefabricated construction. This project will create affordable housing to help seniors transition from homelessness. The City of Toronto is partnering with WoodGreen to provide services and supports so residents can age in place with dignity. Working together, we are tackling the housing crisis.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“It’s been quite a community journey to arrive at this momentous occasion. We look forward to continuing to build trust and understanding as we prepare to welcome 59 older adults who will be our new neighbours. We are grateful to WoodGreen for their campus approach towards building a strong community.”
– Councillor Lily Cheng (Willowdale)
“Supportive housing provides more than just a place to live – it ensures seniors feel connected, valued, and empowered. That’s why WoodGreen is proud to be selected as the operator of 185 Cummer Ave. and looks forward to working with the City of Toronto, local stakeholders, residents, and neighbours to create a vibrant, supportive community. With 24/7 care, nutritious meals, and personalized programming, we’re committed to helping residents age safely, independently, and with dignity.”
– Anne Babcock, President and Chief Executive Officer, WoodGreen
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