Riverdale Surplus Site

Project Background

On April 30, 2018 City Council’s Executive Committee asked the City to explore options and determine feasibility of affordable housing on this lot. As part of this, the City created a committee to engage with community members and housing providers.

The expression of interest (EOI) was closed on March 28, 2019. Five submissions were received. An extension was granted until June 28, 2019 to complete submissions.

Following evaluation, Right at Home Housing Society was selected as the recommended builder for 10 units of near-market affordable housing. Right at Home Housing Society is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to delivering safe, stable, and affordable housing.

City Council approved a recommendation to sell the land to Right at Home Housing Society at a below-market rate on November 9, 2020. 

Previous Public Engagement

The City conducted a series of information and public engagement sessions, including an online survey, in early 2019 to collect input on the EOI and to create spaces for community members to share their perspectives on the surplus lots.

Thank you to everyone who attended an information session and an open house at the Riverdale Community League on January 26, 2019 and February 2, 2019, respectively.  These sessions provided an opportunity for residents to learn more about the City-owned Riverdale lots, Council motion and Administrative initiative to work with the residents and housing providers before reporting back to the City Council. 

Meeting Materials:
What We Heard Report
Presentation Poster Board - January 26, 2019
Presentation Poster Board - February 2, 2019

Next Steps

A recommendation to sell the land to Right at Home Housing Society at a below-market rate was approved by City Council on November 9, 2020.

Right at Home Housing Society will lead a public engagement process to seek residents’ feedback on a Good Neighbour Plan and certain building design elements. Updates will be made available on this page. Sign up for the mailing list to receive updates.