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Swansea Mews Redevelopment Plan Unveiled, Residents Await Return
8 Nov
Summary
- Swansea Mews public housing complex to be rebuilt after 2022 ceiling collapse
- New development to include 650 residences, some affordable housing
- Residents displaced for over 5 years, now consulted on redevelopment plans
In November 2025, Toronto Community Housing has unveiled its plan to rebuild the Swansea Mews public housing complex, which was evacuated over five years ago after a ceiling collapse. The new development will feature three towers, public greenspace, and more than 100 parking spaces, providing around 650 residences, some of which will be affordable housing.
The Swansea Mews buildings were deemed unsafe for occupancy in May 2022, forcing over 400 residents to evacuate their homes. Since then, the city has been working to finalize the redevelopment plans, which were endorsed by the planning and housing committee earlier this year. The next step is to secure approval from the city council, which is expected to happen in February 2026.
Geeta Dixon, a former resident and now the tenant leader for the revitalization project, has been actively involved in the public consultations to plan the new development. She says the communication between the city and residents has improved, and they are now being included in the process. However, it will still be at least a couple of years before the rebuild is completed, even if everything goes according to plan.
