Unit Refurbishment Program Fast Facts
- The Unit Refurbishment Program is a direct investment in the upgrade of bathrooms and kitchens (and related unit mechanical systems) to address the poor condition of unit interiors.
- An investment of $75 million is proposed over three years.
- This is a direct response to tenants who have indicated that livability of many units is severely compromised.
- Outcomes for the Unit Refurbishment Program are 9,000 kitchens and bathrooms replaced over three years.
- Kitchens and bathrooms have a planned life cycle of 20 years with minimal maintenance repair requirements.
- The Unit Refurbishment Program will be initially piloted in four Community Housing Units – Community Housing Unit 1 – Humber Village, Community Housing Unit 3 – Seneca/Don Valley, Community Housing Unit 19 – Downsview and Community Housing Unit 26 – Scarborough/McCowan.
- Units are selected based on data from unit inspections, need for replacement based on this data and a diverse selection of building types. A selection committee of tenants and staff will assist in prioritizing buildings.
- The Unit Refurbishment Program is a replacement program not a repair program.
- Toronto Community Housing youth and tenants will be trained and provided with employment opportunities through programs such as the Carpenters Union apprenticeship program and YMCA each year.
- Toronto Community Housing invests close to $50 million annually in asset capital repairs, and has supported an additional investment of $130 million over three years for building refurbishment.