[UT Admin]

The City of Toronto, in partnership with University Health Network (UHN), is advancing Dunn House Phase 2, which will create approximately 54 studio homes in Parkdale as part of the UHN Social Medicine Initiative. CreateTO is delivering the project on the City’s behalf.

Early results from Dunn House at 90 Dunn Ave show that pairing housing with health care can significantly reduce emergency department visits and hospital stays, improving health outcomes while reducing pressure on Toronto’s health care system.

The proposed development is anticipated to include:

• Approximately 54 studio homes
• Integrated health and community[1]based supports
• A private bathroom and kitchen in each home
• Shared laundry and indoor common spaces
• On-site staff present 24 hours a day

This development is being developed in alignment with the Shared Vision and Guiding Principles for UHN-owned lands in South Parkdale.

Dunn House Phase 2 | CreateTO

The City of Toronto, in partnership with University Health Network (UHN) , is advancing Dunn House Phase 2, which will create approximately 54 studio homes in Parkdale as part of the UHN Social Medicine Initiative. CreateTO is delivering the project on the City’s behalf.

createto.ca

 

[Paclo]

Details on this early stages concept and surrounding Parkdale projects on the front page:

Cluster of Affordable Housing Projects, Civic Facilities Advances Across Parkdale | UrbanToronto

A series of proposals across Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood would bring over 400 affordable and supportive housing units. Led by non-profits and public partners, the projects range from mid-rise additions to larger mixed-use developments that include improved community facilities.

urbantoronto.ca

 

[Paclo]

Design by Montgomery Sisam:

 

[JacksonYodels]

The site plan above shows they could consolidate quite a large area of land with one extra property. I wonder why they are leaving so much development potential on the table and locking the site in with a development at the south. It would definitely make more sense to develop the North end first, especially for integration with the existing Dunn House. A private developer would never do this.

 

[NY99]

CreateTO is delivering the project on the City’s behalf.

Looking forward to the ribbon-cutting in 2045.

 

[AlbertC]

Community consultation for this on May 6, 2026:

78 Springhurst Avenue & 1-3 Close Avenue (Dunn House Phase 2) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for Dunn House Phase 2, an 8-storey apartment building of 54 rent-geared-to-income units. Dunn House Phase 2 is part of the Social Medicine Housing Initiative, where housing is healthcare, supported by integrated medical and social...

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78 Springhurst Avenue & 1-3 Close Avenue (Dunn House Phase 2) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments​

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for Dunn House Phase 2, an 8-storey apartment building of 54 rent-geared-to-income units. Dunn House Phase 2 is part of the Social Medicine Housing Initiative, where housing is healthcare, supported by integrated medical and social services that enable stability and access to care.

Application Information Centre:
Application Details - File Number: 26 143612 STE 04 OZ

Contact:
Raymond Tung - Raymond.Tung@toronto.ca

Date and Time​

May 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - May 6, 2026, 8:00 p.m.

Location​

Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre (Gymnasium)
220 Cowan Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada