Proposed Housing Developments on City Surplus Lands

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Thunder Bay needs more housing, and we’re looking at smart, responsible ways to make that happen.

In the summer of 2025, the City issued a Call for Proposals on a list of identified Opportunity SItes. The Call was seeking proposals that aligned with the City's goals for growth, community, and sustainability.

Proposals were scored on their ability to deliver:

  • An Increased Housing Supply
    Accelerate the construction of new multi-unit homes across Thunder Bay.
  • Complete, Connected Communities
    Create integrated spaces that combine residential, commercial, and public amenities.
  • Sustainable Urban Growth
    Help meet our Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) targets (focus on density, affordability, and environmental sustainability)
  • Transit-Oriented Development
    Especially in downtown-zoned sites, proposals should support public transit and walkability.
  • High-Quality Urban Design
    Submissions must align with our Urban Design & Landscape Guidelines.

The Call resulted in over a dozen submissions which were evaluated and scored, resulting in four leading proposals. These four proposals represent an opportunity to create much-needed new homes in areas that are already serviced, connected, and desirable.

These proposals are conceptual only — no decisions have been made — and this is your opportunity to learn more, explore the ideas, and share your thoughts.

Each proposal focuses on building homes in areas that already have roads, water, parks, transit, and neighbourhood amenities. "Infill" development such as this helps keep our taxes lower, makes better use of existing infrastructure, and allows more people to live in walkable, connected neighbourhoods.

We are seeking your feedback on the proposals, your thoughts on what makes strong neighbourhoods, and what considerations matter most to you moving forward. Your input will help guide the City’s evaluation and next steps.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate and for contributing to Thunder Bay’s future.

Click the survey link below to learn more and have your say.

Thunder Bay needs more housing, and we’re looking at smart, responsible ways to make that happen.

In the summer of 2025, the City issued a Call for Proposals on a list of identified Opportunity SItes. The Call was seeking proposals that aligned with the City's goals for growth, community, and sustainability.

Proposals were scored on their ability to deliver:

  • An Increased Housing Supply
    Accelerate the construction of new multi-unit homes across Thunder Bay.
  • Complete, Connected Communities
    Create integrated spaces that combine residential, commercial, and public amenities.
  • Sustainable Urban Growth
    Help meet our Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) targets (focus on density, affordability, and environmental sustainability)
  • Transit-Oriented Development
    Especially in downtown-zoned sites, proposals should support public transit and walkability.
  • High-Quality Urban Design
    Submissions must align with our Urban Design & Landscape Guidelines.

The Call resulted in over a dozen submissions which were evaluated and scored, resulting in four leading proposals. These four proposals represent an opportunity to create much-needed new homes in areas that are already serviced, connected, and desirable.

These proposals are conceptual only — no decisions have been made — and this is your opportunity to learn more, explore the ideas, and share your thoughts.

Each proposal focuses on building homes in areas that already have roads, water, parks, transit, and neighbourhood amenities. "Infill" development such as this helps keep our taxes lower, makes better use of existing infrastructure, and allows more people to live in walkable, connected neighbourhoods.

We are seeking your feedback on the proposals, your thoughts on what makes strong neighbourhoods, and what considerations matter most to you moving forward. Your input will help guide the City’s evaluation and next steps.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate and for contributing to Thunder Bay’s future.

Click the survey link below to learn more and have your say.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

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