The City of Toronto has just announced the construction of a new rent-controlled and sustainable housing development near Trinity-Bellwoods, which developers say might become an inspiration for similar projects in the future.

Located at 1113–1125 Dundas St. W., the development is a collaboration between the City of Toronto, CreateTO and the Government of Canada and will be designed and constructed by a fully Canadian team, including Moriyama Teshima Architects, Montgomery Sisam Architects and Pomerleau Construction.

The building aims to combine Toronto’s affordable housing needs with climate advancement, by delivering 74 new rent-controlled units, including 17 affordable ones designed for energy efficiency and low carbon emissions. The project is also a contribution to a municipal target of delivering 65,000 new rent-controlled homes by 2030.