Gillam is managing the construction of two purpose-built residential buildings at 25 Sewells Road and 260 Brenyon Way in Scarborough, Ontario. Once complete, the multi-residential, affordable housing development located on redevelopment lands in the city will yield 317 units in a range of unit types and sizes. Gillam assisted the owner, consultant and architect in the refinement of contract documents, including the development of a scope of work and budgets. The project will provide a total gross floor area (GFA) of 23,816 square metres. The proposed residential GFA will include grade-related units facing the public frontages and the amenity areas, as well units in the upper storeys. Located at 25 Sewells Road, Tower A is a nine-storey residential building comprised of 201 affordable rental units geared towards families. All of the apartment units will be self-contained and will provide housing for low and modest-income households. It will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and will prioritize providing homes for women and their children. Offices and amenity spaces needed for the operation of the development will be located on the ground floor of the building. With 117 units geared towards seniors, Building B, located at 260 Brenyon Way is an eight-storey concrete structure. The design approach for the buildings prioritizes aging in place and intergenerational connections among residents. The building features three types of accessible suites, allowing residents to move within the building as their mobility needs change. The project includes a one-level parking structure that spans the full footprint of both Tower A and Building B, with a seamless connection to the existing parking facility at 250 Brenyon Way. Both Tower A and Building B’s exterior consists primarily of metal siding and punch-style windows on the upper floors, with brick veneer cladding at the ground level. The site features interconnected open spaces that honour the existing suburban fabric while introducing new urban edges. A north-facing plaza serves as both generous pedestrian space and welcoming gateway. At the community’s heart, a central lawn provides space for children’s play and seniors’ exercise, away from cars, while connecting residents to Malvern Library and Wickson Trail Park. A new wetland habitat along the northwest edge manages stormwater while offering a secluded landscape for exploration. The development is made possible thanks to a partnership between the City of Toronto, the Government of Canada and not-for-profit housing provider Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation, who owns and operates the building. The architect on the project is SvN Architects + Planners. Twelve of the units will be fully accessible for people with physical disabilities.