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2025 University Avenue East, Waterloo

This 25-acre project on land donated by the City of Waterloo will bring over 1,000 homes to Waterloo.

It represents the future of housing by creating a vibrant community where people from all walks of choose to live—not just for affordability, but for its quality, inclusivity, and sense of belonging.

We have thoughtfully designed spaces to reflect our vision of homes that individuals and families genuinely want to live in, by creating a community that people are proud to call home.

It takes a community to build a community.

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“What makes this transformational is not just the size, but the mix of what we are going to build. It’s ownership housing, and it’s family-sized units. With a 70 per cent ownership to 30 per cent rental split and a committed focus on three- and four-bedroom units, we are prioritizing what the community needs to continue to grow and thrive.”

Philip Mills, CEO of Habitat Waterloo Region and BUILD NOW: Waterloo Region

“This is a once-in-a-generation, transformational project to help address the housing crisis in Waterloo. With over 1,000 new homes on the way, this is one of the most ambitious affordable housing projects in the country. It’s not just about buildings—it’s about partnerships, leadership, and reimagining how we create the housing people need. This project will not only deliver homes—it will deliver hope, stability, and a blueprint for others to follow.“

Dorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo
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Image Courtesy of ABA Architects Inc.
BUILD NOW: University East is made
possible by generous support from
Waterloo Region Community Foundation.

Together, we are we are ensuring our communities are equitable, connected, and sustainable; and people are thriving.
Eric Avner, President & CEO, Waterloo Region Community Foundation

Stay up-to-date on our progress as we build 10,000 affordable and attainable homes across Waterloo Region.