- What Kindred Works filed plans to build a 155-unit infill residential building in Scarborough on the site of a former church and apartment building
- Why The firm has partnered with the landowner, the United Church of Canada
- What next Kindred Works is seeking construction financing through CMHC under the National Housing Strategy
Kindred Works is eyeing a Toronto site for a 155-unit infill development with a sizable affordable housing component.
The developer submitted plans to the City of Toronto earlier this month to build an 11-storey apartment building at 3379-3385 Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough. The proposal, home to a decommissioned church and a six-storey, 48-unit apartment building, would see part of the church building demolished to make way for the new build, dubbed Greencedar.
“This property provides an opportunity to repurpose existing urban sites to create durable, net-new housing close to existing amenities and transit,” Kindred Works told Green Street News.
The site is owned by the United Church of Canada, which has partnered with Kindred Works for the project. Once complete, Kindred Works will manage the property.
“Kindred Works partners with many landholders and investors to repurpose urban sites into beautiful, low-carbon, and desirable places for people to make into homes,” Kindred Works said. “Together, we are uniquely positioned to impact two important social issues of our time: the housing and climate crises.”
Kindred Works develops low-carbon housing projects with affordable housing components. For Greencedar, the developer is planning for 30% of units to be affordable.
Amenities are slated to include a courtyard with a playground, community gardens and gathering spaces. A multi-purpose space at ground level will be accessible to residents and local groups for community meetings, yoga classes or youth programs, “helping to build a strong sense of community,” Kindred Works said.
Construction is expected to start this fall with a target completion date of late 2026. Kindred Works is seeking construction financing through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. under the National Housing Strategy.
