Dunn House Phase 2

The City of Toronto, in partnership with University Health Network (UHN), is advancing Dunn House Phase 2, which will create approximately 54 studio homes in Parkdale as part of the UHN Social Medicine Initiative. CreateTO is delivering the project on the City’s behalf.

Early results from Dunn House at 90 Dunn Ave. show that pairing housing with health care can significantly reduce emergency department visits and hospital stays, improving health outcomes while reducing pressure on Toronto’s health care system.

The proposed development is anticipated to include:

• Approximately 54 studio homes

• Integrated health and community[1]based supports

• A private bathroom and kitchen in each home

• Shared laundry and indoor common spaces

• On-site staff present 24 hours a day

This development is being developed in alignment with the Shared Vision and Guiding Principles for UHN-owned lands in South Parkdale.

Health and Community Supports

Dunn House Phase 2 will be the second UHN Social Medicine Initiative site in Parkdale, building on the success of Dunn House at 90 Dunn Avenue.

The Social Medicine Initiative provides stable homes with integrated health and community-based supports – a model of supportive housing that pairs housing and care in one place.

This approach recognizes that housing and health are closely connected, and that people are more likely to remain well and continue living in their homes when housing and care are brought together.

Early results from Dunn House show:

• 52% reduction in emergency department visits

• 79% reduction in hospital bed days

These outcomes improve health stability for residents while reducing pressure on Toronto’s health care system.

Information and Public Process

The project is currently in early planning.

As part of the formal planning approvals process, the following opportunities for public comment are anticipated:

April 2026 - Public Information Session

July 2026 - Statutory Public Meeting at the Planning and Housing Committee

The planning approvals process includes opportunities for public input before decisions are finalized.

A Community Liaison is available to receive questions and comments throughout the project.

Project updates will continue to be shared as planning progresses.

Community Liaison

Phone: 437-684-5857 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Email: communityliaison@bigideaspace.ca