An affordable mixed-use community that will rise from the grounds of an old shopping plaza and parking lot is one step closer to being realized in an underserved area of Toronto.
‘The Inclusive’, as its being called, will bring affordable housing units alongside market-rate rental units to the intersection of Black Creek Dr and Lawrence Avenue West. Spotlight Development recently announced Deltera Contracting as the official builder on the project.
In total, there will be 1,470 new residences brought to the community. The 3.5-acre site will also feature 36,0000 square feet of retail and more than 37,000 square feet of outdoor amenities such as community gardens.
Deltera Contracting’s President Mario Cimicata is excited to be involved in the project. “We have a shared vision of revitalizing the Black Creek and Lawrence neighbourhood with a focus on a mixed-income, complete community model that puts diverse Canadians first,” he said.
Deltera along with previously announced non-profit partners, Habitat for Humanity, WoodGreen Community Services, the BlackNorth Initiative, Good Shepherd, and Trillium Housing, were selected to manage and deliver affordable housing units to different marginalized groups such as Black Canadians, Indigenous Canadians, low-to-moderate-income families, seniors, newcomers, and veterans.
Spotlight Development’s President and Founder, Sherry Lariani, noted how collaborative partnerships and equity are driving the project forward.
“Together, we will deliver Toronto’s most diverse and inclusive new community, ensuring that all our future residents will thrive in their new homes, merging affordability, quality, and sustainability,” she said.
The project is partially funded through Spotlight Development’s charitable arm, Spotlight Affordable Ventures. Sweeney + Co Architect’s design and programming by non-profit partners incorporates a range of community benefits and service opportunities, including access to youth programming, a non-profit round-the-clock daycare, food services, clothing and grooming services, employment and financial services, and senior services for a community that is healthy, supportive, and sustainable for all residents.
