What was once a parking lot in Kensington Market will soon be a four-storey building with deeply affordable homes.

Construction of the 78-unit building at 35 Bellevue Avenue is underway. The project is part of the city's rapid housing initiative, which aims to create stable, supportive homes for those in need.

"The majority of them will be 350-square-foot studios, so fairly compact, but will have everything you need," said Daniel Ling, a principal at Montgomery Sisam Architects. The common spaces include a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, ample bicycle parking and a private courtyard.

"We wanted the residents to feel part of the community," he said.

The building integrates wraparound support services, including meal programs, health care, education, and employment resources, makin

See Full Page