250 Davenport
At 250 Davenport, Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) used proceeds from the sale of a portion of the land to revitalize the existing building. Improvements were made inside and outside to improve the quality of life for our tenants.
By the numbers
- Size: 2.6 acres
- Replaced TCHC rental units: 13
- Refurbished TCHC rental units: 449
Amenities and upgrades:
- Improved open space around the existing building
- New indoor community spaces and updated amenity room
- New exterior façade
- New windows and balcony doors
- New central air conditioning
- Elevator upgrades
- Improvements to the heating and other building systems
Development information
Development partner
DiamondCorp/Metropia
Architect
TACT Architecture
Development timeline
Spring 2023
- Expected completion of COTA Agency offices and amenity space on the ground floor
Spring 2022
- Construction begins for Tenant Hub and COTA Agency office
Fall 2021
- Occupancy of 13 TCHC grade-related replacement units
Spring 2018
- Construction begins for low-rise block of 13 TCHC replacement units
Summer 2017
- Demolition of west half of garage
- All building renovation work completed
Spring 2017
- Underground garage renovations start
- Elevator upgrade work continues
Winter 2016
- Final mechanical and electrical work completed
Fall 2016
- Windows and doors completed
- Exterior cladding completed
Summer 2016
- Water risers completed
Fall 2015
- Construction starts
Fall 2014
- Design workshop with building residents
July 2014
- Building Retrofit Sustainable by Design workshop
Spring 2014
- Building improvement surveys and workshops with residents
Additional documents
In November 2016, the City of Toronto approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition & Conversion applications for the redevelopment of 250 Davenport:
