The Ansford Under Construction at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd

The Ansford, a 1,484-unit mixed-use development, is under construction at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd, near Wilson Avenue and Allen Road. Greenwin is developing, with design by KIRKOR Architects and Planners. Construction began December 2, 2024, making it Toronto's second Housing Now site to break ground.

The mix includes 520 affordable rental units, 520 market rentals, and 444 condominiums. The 8-acre site is divided into blocks. Block 2 comprises three 17-storey rental towers rising to 58.85 metres, with 767 units: 383 market and 384 affordable, and 614,878 square feet of floor space. Block 1, developed by Tridel, was revised to 13 storeys with 277 condominiums. Building permits have been issued for Tower A, with 531 units, and Tower B, with 116 units, along with a partial structural framing permit for Tower C.

Funding includes a $350 million federal Apartment Construction Loan Program loan, $15.3 million from the Affordable Housing Fund, and $13.5 million from the City of Toronto. The project targets the Toronto Green Standard and will use geothermal energy.

Amenities include a childcare centre, community centre, public park, retail space, and indoor and outdoor amenity areas.