“As Canada approaches a federal election, the future of deeply affordable, supportive housing will depend on sustained investment and coordinated leadership,” says Naama Blonder of Toronto-based Smart Density.

The firm, together with mcCallumSather serving as Architects of Record, recently unveiled 1120 Ossington, a new 25-unit supportive housing development which aims to deliver affordable, rent-geared-to-income homes for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The rapidly deployed modular project was delivered by Assembly Corp.

Blonder says that 1120 Ossington is “proof that when funding, policy, and thoughtful design come together, exceptional housing outcomes are not only possible—they’re scalable.”

The project, developed by St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society, aims to demonstrate how permanent supportive housing can be delivered without compromising on design quality or integration within the existing urban fabric.