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TCHC and the City of Toronto unveil emerging plan for Lawrence Heights revitalization
Feb 26, 2010
News source: City of Toronto
The revitalization plan will gradually transform the 100-acre community into a mixed-income and mixed-use community that replaces all 1,208 social housing units and adds 4,300 to 4,800 market units. Construction could start by late 2011.
All 1,208 existing Toronto Community Housing units will be replaced and the 3,500 people who live in the 100-acre community will have the right to live in the revitalized community. Toronto Community Housing will provide supports and cover costs for moving.
"Revitalization is about much more than just replacing housing that is in poor repair," said Keiko Nakamura, CEO of Toronto Community Housing. "Were using the opportunity to incorporate green technology into new buildings and work with partners to improve parks, schools and transit and increase local jobs, training and community services. It will also mean the community has access to shops and services."
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