Generations Toronto Campus: New Multi-Gen Housing

0:00It's March 30th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Toronto News today, your AI-powered local news. A brand new affordable housing spot just opened up in Toronto's North York neighborhood, called the Generations Toronto Campus. It's built from multi-generational families and got the big ribbon cutting from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Olivia Chow, and his highness, the Aga. Khan on Monday. The 60-acre site at Don Mills Road and Winford Drive mixes homes, care, and community vibes all in one. The whole project comes from the Ismaili communities, national push, rooted in values like dignity and compassion. It tackles stuff like senior isolation and the housing crunch with affordable rentals, health services, childcare, and a long-term care home funded by the province. Leaders are hyping it as a game changer for inclusive living. Mayor Chow called it a full village where all ages get stability and support, serving the Ismaili community while boosting the whole area.

1:01It's sparking talk about how community-led builds can reshape cities. Details on the setup include a 27-story building with the care home on two floors and shared spaces downstairs. Nearly 400 new homes, retail spots, and more are coming, with residents starting to move in later this spring and care folks in early summer. Toronto chipped in over $17 million in incentives, teaming up with federal and provincial partners. This could be the blueprint for projects nationwide, plus the mayor handed over the key to the city to Prince Rahim Agha Khan at the Ismaili. Center solid step toward vibrant neighborhoods for generations.