The City of Toronto welcomed residents to its first modular housing building in Scarborough on Saturday as part of its HousingTO Action Plan to provide affordable homes for those in need.

Mayor John Tory was on hand for the opening at 11 Macey Avenue, near Victoria Park and Danforth avenues.

Tory took a tour of the homes which are meant to provide affordable residences for individuals exiting the shelter system.

“I think modular homes can play a big role because they can be put up quickly, they are in a position where they can provide a real home for people and provide the supports inside for people who are dealing with issues involving mental health, substance issues or something like that,” Tory told reporters on Saturday.

The modular homes were built in a factory-controlled setting within Canada and then transported to the site for assembly, Tory said.

The city said each home is approximately 300 square feet and comes with a built-in kitchen and is furnished with a twin bed frame and mattress, a lounge chair, dining table and chairs and a dresser.

The three-storey modular building is one component of the city’s modular housing initiative which includes 56 studio apartments, a common room, dining room, program space and administrative offices.

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