Trinity-Bellwoods will get 74 rent-controlled homes designed for climate resilience
City, CreateTO, and Canada partnering on sustainable housing model at Dundas and Ossington—17 affordable units plus green features like mass timber and geothermal energy.
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The City of Toronto, CreateTO, and the Government of Canada are building a 74-unit rent-controlled development near Trinity-Bellwoods that's designed to become a repeatable blueprint for sustainable, affordable housing across the city.
Located at 1113–1125 Dundas St. W., the project will include 17 affordable units alongside the remaining rent-controlled homes in one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. The building will use mass timber construction, prefabricated exterior panels, and geothermal heating and cooling to cut emissions during both construction and long-term operation. Designers say flexible unit layouts and varied bedroom counts aim to create more liveable homes than the awkward configurations found in many newer condos.
The project anchors a municipal target to deliver 65,000 new rent-controlled homes by 2030. According to Hugh Clark, Executive Director of the Housing Development Office, the development "demonstrates how the City of Toronto can deliver more housing while advancing climate action."
Designed and constructed by a fully Canadian team—Moriyama Teshima Architects, Montgomery Sisam Architects, and Pomerleau Construction—the building was shaped by tight budget constraints. "It's affordable housing, so there's not a lot of money. We have to be very tight with our budget. So we have to build smart," said Phil Silverstein, project manager and designer at Moriyama Teshima.
All city-owned projects must meet the Toronto Green Standard, which sets design and performance benchmarks for new development. The Development Charge Refund Program offers partial refunds for projects meeting Tier 2 and higher standards. Given the difficulty of exceeding Tier 2, developers were directed to meet that level specifically to create a reproducible model for future affordable projects across the city.
The building will include 78 long-term bike stalls and have no parking spaces, relying instead on easy access to the Dundas streetcar, Ossington bus, and nearby subway. Construction is expected to complete by summer 2028.
What will the rent ranges be for the 57 market-rate rent-controlled units, and how do they compare to current Dundas West rates?
Which other neighbourhoods have been identified for similar repeatable sustainable rental housing models?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many rent-controlled homes will the Trinity-Bellwoods development have?
The development at 1113–1125 Dundas St. W. will have 74 rent-controlled units, including 17 affordable units, in one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts.
What sustainable features will the building use?
The Trinity-Bellwoods development will use mass timber construction, prefabricated exterior panels, and geothermal heating and cooling to reduce emissions during construction and operation.
When is construction expected to finish?
Construction of the Trinity-Bellwoods development is expected to complete by summer 2028.
How many bike stalls will the building have?
The development will include 78 long-term bike stalls and no parking spaces, with transit access via the Dundas streetcar, Ossington bus, and nearby subway.
