Converting office space into affordable housing in downtown London

Local groups seek to increase affordable housing Three local groups are partnering to convert an office building into affordable housing units. Nick Paparella explains.

Three local groups are coming together to help increase London's supply of affordable housing.

Sifton Properties, Homes Unlimited (London) and the Anglican Diocese of Huron and St. Paul's Cathedral will be working together on the conversion of an office building to affordable housing.

The joint mission will repurpose the existing building at 195 Dufferin St. near Richmond Street, owned by Sifton, into 94 residential units that will feature a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations.

Sifton is donating the building and has already moved all of its commercial tenants to alternative accommodations.

Construction is expected to start this summer with occupancy expected by fall 2025.

playford - sifton - george - apriil 2024 Gregory Playford (L) from Homes Unlimited, Richard Sifton from Sifton Properties and Kevin George from St. Paul's Cathedral. April 16, 2024. (Brent Lale/CTV News London)

dufferin housing - london - april 2024 Former office space at 195 Dufferin Ave. in London will be converted into affordable housing. April 16, 2024 (Brent Lale/CTV News London)