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Huge Toronto project seeks to reignite the co-op housing model

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The Kennedy Green Co-operative will feature three towers on land donated by the city near Kennedy subway station, and will bring 612 apartments to the rental market.

The proponents of the most ambitious co-op building project to break ground in recent Canadian history hope the 612 affordable apartments will be the starting shot for a new era of co-op development in the country.

On Nov. 28, the federal government announced it was committing $289-million to finance the construction of Toronto’s Kennedy Green Co-operative, which aims to build three towers on land donated by the City of Toronto’s CreateTO housing agency (the land value is part of $35-million in grants and loans the city contributed to the project). The land is across from the Kennedy subway station at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E.

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Ethan Radcliffe
Ethan Radcliffe is a senior reporter and digital editor at The Toronto Insider, specializing in Canadian federal policy, GTA urban development, and national economic trends. With over a decade of experience in North American journalism, Ethan focuses on translating complex legislative and economic developments into clear, accessible reporting for Canadian readers. Ethan’s work emphasizes policy analysis, government accountability, and data-driven reporting, with a strong focus on how federal and provincial decisions impact communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. He has covered infrastructure planning, housing policy, fiscal strategy, and regulatory changes affecting Canadian households and businesses. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism, Ethan brings expertise in investigative reporting, long-form analysis, editorial standards, and digital publishing best practices. His reporting is guided by verifiable sources, public records, and transparent sourcing. In addition to reporting, Ethan has experience in newsroom editing, fact-checking workflows, SEO-informed journalism, and audience analytics, ensuring stories meet both editorial integrity standards and modern digital discoverability requirements. Ethan is committed to objective, fact-driven journalism and adheres to established ethical guidelines, prioritizing accuracy, clarity, and public trust in all reporting.

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