Rising 13 storeys to 54.3m, 1111 Danforth will contain 297 market-rate rental homes above 1,627m² of retail space. The unit mix comprises 157 studios, 34 one-bedrooms, 23 two-bedrooms, and 83 homes with three or more bedrooms, while plans call for 305 bicycle parking spaces and just 19 vehicle spaces.

“The new mixed-income community at 1111 Danforth Avenue and 1117 Danforth Avenue are an example of what is possible when the City finds the right local partners who are also committed to solving the housing crisis,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Thanks to the hard work and innovative thinking of our teams, the City, Neighbours Community Homes, and Woodbourne will deliver more than 400 new homes to The Danforth, including deeply affordable units with meaningful support for future residents.”

At the 14-storey (53.22m) 1117 Danforth, Neighbours Community Homes will operate 108 rental homes, including 20 studios, 52 one-bedrooms, 26 two-bedrooms, and 10 with three or more bedrooms. The total includes 27 replacement units for existing tenants and 81 additional homes, divided between 40 affordable and 41 rent-controlled units, with occupancy expected to begin in 2029.

“Our goal is not simply to build affordable housing, but to create strong, inclusive communities where people with diverse backgrounds can thrive together,” said Gautam Mukherjee, Chief Executive Officer of Neighbours Community Homes. “Working collaboratively with the City of Toronto and Woodbourne has helped make this project not only viable but also repeatable — all while delivering a higher-quality community for future residents.”

The City is contributing more than $13 million in capital funding and over $14 million in incentives through its Rental Housing Supply Program. Part of the HousingTO 2020–2030 Action Plan’s broader effort to expand housing options across the income spectrum, the development is one of 50 affordable-housing projects now under construction in Toronto that are collectively set to deliver 14,000 homes, including more than 4,000 affordable rental units.

“The new homes at 1117 Danforth Avenue will help more people build stable lives in our community, including residents who have experienced homelessness, while a secondary rental market rate development will contribute to a mixed-income neighbourhood,” said Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth). “The addition of Le Théâtre français de Toronto showcases the immense level of thought, care, and consideration the City and our partners shared when we began collaborating on this project.”