Toronto Community Housing (TCHC), alongside community leaders and elected officials, celebrated a major milestone this week with the official opening of the new Atkinson Co‑operative building at 130 Augusta Avenue. The building marks the latest achievement in the ongoing revitalization of Alexandra Park and represents a significant expansion of affordable housing options in the city.
The new 103‑unit building includes 99 replacement Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income homes and four net‑new affordable rental units administered by the City of Toronto. Designed to support families and strengthen community life, the building features a fifth‑floor outdoor mews with community gardens, an amenity room with a community kitchen, and a street‑level childcare centre offering 62 spaces for children aged 0–4. The City of Toronto has invested more than $9 million in the project, including $7.6 million through Section 37 funds, in partnership with TCHC, Tridel, and the Atkinson Co‑op.
“I am proud to be here today to celebrate this new cooperative housing building in Alexandra Park, alongside a new City of Toronto operated daycare opening in June, said Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow. “I remember when this vision first took shape in the 1990s… The City has invested millions to help make this project possible. This co‑op is an example of how we are delivering a safe, affordable and caring city for everyone.”
Built with development partner Tridel, the building incorporates a fully electric HVAC system and high‑performance, thermally efficient windows to improve energy retention and reduce noise. Meeting Toronto Green Standard Version 3 Tier 2 for heating and cooling, the project demonstrates that public housing can be both sustainable and architecturally forward‑looking.
According to TCHC, the Alexandra Park revitalization continues to reflect its commitment to delivering safe, well‑maintained, affordable homes that align with the City’s broader housing strategy. The Atkinson Co‑op also highlights TCHC’s capacity to collaborate with partners to deliver new housing on their behalf, expanding the range of affordable options available to Torontonians.
“130 Augusta shows what new public housing can be,” said Sean Baird, President & CEO, TCHC. “This is what TCHC and the City of Toronto can build together, and we’re ready to continue this work to create even more affordable housing for the people of Toronto.”
