Experiential learning gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience. Over the past year, we’ve expanded the number of opportunities that allow students to build valuable knowledge, essential skills, work habits, technical literacy and networks, both in and outside of the classroom.Ìý
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Advancing capital priorities through the Toronto Lands Corporation
In the heart of Toronto’s evolving urban landscape, the Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC) continues to shape the future of education and community development. As the exclusive real estate, leasing, and land use planning provider for the ÐÓ°ÉPro (TDSB), TLC is more than a property manager—it’s a catalyst for transformation. Every project TLC undertakes is rooted in a commitment to student well-being, public stewardship, and the creation of vibrant, inclusive communities where people live, learn, work, and play.
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Advancing affordability
In early 2025, TLC initiated a landmark collaboration with the City of Toronto to address one of the city’s most pressing challenges: housing affordability. Through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding, the TDSB would commit to delivering 2,100 new affordable rental units across eight redevelopment sites.
In return, the city would reduce the development charges and fees typically associated with such projects, representing cost-saving opportunities for the TDSB. This initiative not only maximizes land value but also supports families and staff facing rising living expenses and provides students with an opportunity to thrive.
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Intergenerational innovation
TLC is also responding to provincial calls to repurpose surplus school properties for broader public benefit and to support provincial priorities, including affordable housing and long-term care facilities. In 2025, two respected not-for-profit long-term care providers submitted proposals to co-locate facilities near schools, addressing aging infrastructure and expanding senior care capacity.
These sites could not only deepen partnerships with the province but also enhance student experiences through intergenerational programs that connect students with seniors through experiential learning, volunteering, and shared activities. TLC is developing a framework to integrate such facilities and will advance feasibility plans for two pilot sites later this year.
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