Swansea Mews
Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) is committed to ongoing updates to the community about Swansea Mews – especially former Swansea Mews tenants and neighbours living near the property. Swansea Mews is located in the northeast corner of The Queensway and Windermere Avenue.
Currently, TCHC’s Development team is working with the City to rebuild the Swansea Mews community. Staff are also looking for ways to achieve Toronto’s city building goals of creating new affordable housing rental units.
About the Swansea Mews revitalization
TCHC’s vision for its Swansea Mews Revitalization is to create a community that fosters strong connections, growth, identity, and sustainability. These goals will be met through the introduction of a new, modern, high-quality residential development that fully replaces the existing units.
Former Swansea Mews tenants can look forward to returning to a new, high-quality residential buildings, if they choose. As part of this vision, TCHC will be adding:
- more affordable housing,
- more high-quality homes,
- more community space and amenities, and
- more open space with improved connections.
The planning application process
Upcoming
TCHC will submit a planning application, called a Zoning By-law Amendment, to the City of Toronto. Through this application, TCHC will be seeking approval on:
- Where the new buildings will go
- What type, and how big, the buildings will be
- Where the community spaces will go
- Where the streets and sidewalks will go
- How sustainable design and best practices will be incorporated
TCHC is working with the City of Toronto to make changes to the existing zoning by-law to allow for the redevelopment.
We look forward to engaging with tenants and the community about this important project. There will also be opportunities to participate in the planning process, provide feedback, and learn more about the future of Swansea Mews.
Initial Development Proposal Approval
On April 23, 2025, Toronto City Council approved TCHC’s Initial Development Proposal (IDP) for Swansea Mews. The IDP was brought to the City of Toronto after it was approved by TCHC’s Board of Directors in October 2024.
Meet the Swansea Mews Revitalization Team
TCHC has assembled an award-winning team to support its Swansea Mews Revitalization project. The team will be involved in all aspects of the proposal, including planning, engineering, environmental studies, design, and community engagement.
Throughout the planning process, tenants and community members will have many opportunities to meet the team, learn more about the work, and ask questions.
The Swansea Mews Revitalization team includes:
- TCHC – Revitalization Lead
- Bousfields Inc. – Planning, Urban Design, and Community Engagement
- KPMB Architects – Architecture
- PFS Studio – Landscape Architecture
- BA Group – Transportation Planning
- Purpose Building – Sustainability
- Lithos Group – Environmental
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the vision for the new Swansea Mews?
TCHC’s revitalization vision for the Swansea Mews property is to add:
- More affordable housing
- More high-quality homes
- More community space and amenities
- More open space and improved connections
TCHC looks forward to introducing modern, high-quality residential units for the new Swansea Mews. This includes the full rental replacement of the existing 154 units that were on the property. Residents can expect new amenities and community spaces, similar to other TCHC revitalizations.
I’m worried about the proposal impacting the green spaces and local environment.
Sustainability is top of mind for TCHC and this project. We have retained specialists who will be evaluating and providing solutions to tackle climate resiliency and energy efficiency for the new modern building.
We want to also make sure that the new Swansea Mews complements the area and does not adversely impact the natural environment. The environmental components of the property redevelopment are being studied in order to mitigate against potential flooding and stormwater management.
What does the Planning Application and Process involve?
In order for TCHC to redevelop the Swansea Mews property, we need to get permission from the City of Toronto. This ensures there is a good plan in place before the City provides any permissions to proceed with the revitalization.
How long will this whole process take?
We are at the early stages of the planning application process, and we want to hear from you on how this proposal can add to the overall community. This is a priority project for TCHC and the City of Toronto. We anticipate we will have a decision from Council on the rezoning in 2026.
We want to hear from you!
If you have questions or comments
Reach out to the Project Team
Phone:
647-654-8639
Email:
swansea.mews@torontohousing.ca
