New Housing Developments and Proposed Projects
York Region works with various partners to develop safe, affordable and stable housing options that meet the needs of residents.
Building community housing fosters inclusive communities, helps prevent homelessness and promotes economic stability by reducing housing costs.
New Developments Timeline
2028 - Box Grove Community Housing Development, Markham
2029 - 62 Bayview Parkway Community Housing, Newmarket
Future Developments
Box Grove Community Housing Development in the City of Markham
York Region is developing new community housing on Regionally-owned land located at the corner of 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway in the Box Grove community. Planning approvals are nearing completion and construction will begin when all approvals from the City of Markham are in place.
Visit york.ca/BoxGroveHYI for more information.
62 Bayview Parkway Community Housing in the Town Newmarket
York Region is planning to build new community housing at 62 Bayview Parkway in Newmarket to address the significant need for community housing and maintain a strong public legacy at the site. Planning applications are underway for this development.
Visit york.ca/62Bayview for more information.
Recently Completed Projects
Mosaic House in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Construction was recently completed on Mosaic House, a new six-storey market and affordable rental apartment building with 97 residential units and ground floor non-residential space at 5676 Main Street in the community of Stouffville.
Visit york.ca/StouffvilleHYI for more information.
2023 - Unionville Commons, City of Markham
In partnership with Martinway Development Ltd., York Region constructed new affordable housing for seniors at 4310 Highway 7 East in the City of Markham.
Unionville Commons features two residential towers – one eight-storey and the other twelve – offering a total of 265 thoughtfully designed apartments for seniors. A vibrant seniors hub and community centre is also planned for the ground floor, set to open in 2025, providing a range of seniors-focused services to support the community.
2022/2023 - The Bridge, Town of Georgina and Passage House, Town of East Gwillimbury
The Bridge is an eight-unit transitional housing development located on the Sutton Youth Services site at 20898 Dalton Road in Georgina. It provides safe, temporary housing and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
Passage House is an 18-unit transitional housing building situated on The Landing campus at 18838 Highway 11 in East Gwillimbury. Co-located with Leeder Place Emergency Housing and Porter Place Men’s Shelter, it offers supportive housing for individuals and families, helping residents build the skills and stability needed to move towards permanent housing solutions.
Learn more about emergency and transitional housing in York Region.
