Ontario Construction News staff writer
Founded in 2003, Housing York Inc. (HYI) is York Region’s largest community housing provider, managing 3,027 units across 37 properties. The organization serves seniors, families, and individuals in need of affordable housing, with communities spread across all nine municipalities in the region.
In 2023, HYI added 449 new units, a notable increase from the 211 units added in 2022. The opening of Unionville Commons, a 265-unit senior living facility in Markham, was a major factor in this growth.
To address the ongoing demand for rental housing, HYI is planning and constructing three new community housing projects: Mosaic House in Whitchurch-Stouffville, and additional developments in Newmarket and Markham.
In 2023, construction progressed on three housing developments, with an additional three projects in planning stages.
A significant milestone was the completion of The Bridge, eight units of transitional housing in the Town of Georgina.
Construction of Mosaic House, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, continued to progress with completion expected in fall 2024. Mosaic House will add 97 units to HYI’s portfolio.
Also last year, planning continued for three new developments, including Bayview Parkway Community Housing in the Town of Newmarket, Box Grove Community Housing in the City of Markham and Emergency and Transitional Housing in the Town of Aurora. HYI proactively engaged the community in the planning and development of these housing projects.