Project Overview
Wigwamen is advancing its vision to create new housing opportunities through the development of 62 new units of affordable housing at 525 Markham Road.
The need to create new affordable housing for individuals and families in Toronto continues to grow. Wigwamen is committed to closing this housing gap and creating new affordable housing with quality design, operations and supports that benefit tenants.
This proposed project is an intensification of an existing affordable housing site owned by Wigwamen in Scarborough and involves the development of a new 6-storey building on the site. The project will include both indoor amenity space for community events and programming, and a green roof outdoor amenity space.
About Wigwamen
Wigwamen is Ontario’s largest and most experienced urban Indigenous housing provider, with nearly 50 years of experience developing, owning, and managing rental housing projects. Wigwamen’s mandate is to house Indigenous (status, non-status, Métis, and Inuit) and non-Indigenous low and moderate-income families and individuals. Households include persons of all ages and household types, from single adults to seniors (single and couples), to families with children, including persons with disabilities. Wigwamen’s portfolio consists of over 800 units located in Toronto and Ottawa.
Project Team
Proposed Project Plans
Project Timeline
Below are the estimated key project milestone dates for the proposed project:
Planning Applications
A Minor Variance application has been submitted to the City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment to permit this proposed development. The application will be heard at the Committee of Adjustment hearing on January 19, 2023. The application and supporting documentation can be found on the City of Toronto website.
A Site Plan application was also submitted in early 2021. The application is currently under review. The application and supporting documentation can be found on the City of Toronto website.
Information Sessions and Community Consultation
Planned information sessions and community consultation dates will be listed here. Stay tuned!