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Empty Housing Revived in Etobicoke | Toronto News
After 18 years of sitting empty due to flooding and mold, a 17-unit housing complex in Etobicoke, Toronto, is finally reopening—thanks to a $9.7 million federal and city investment. Instead of tearing it down, renovators smartly sealed the basement and used gravel to let floodwaters flow beneath the building, mimicking gabion flood control. Now, families with kids who have disabilities will be prioritized, paying rent at 30% of their income. This innovative reuse proves that fixing what’s already there can be cheaper and more sustainable than building new—especially as affordable housing…
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