Hilditch Architect | The Hub, mid-Scarborough

The Hub, mid-Scarborough

Exterior

Main entry seating

Community kitchen

View to atrium

Living wall

View up stair

Clinic waiting area

Clinic reception

Clinic corridor

Programming space

Project Profile

West Hill Community Services (now Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities) held the official opening on January 19, 2010 of their new United Way-funded Community Hub, the first such hub in the Toronto area, with a new satellite CHC and a range of other social service providers.

The 15,000 SF Hub includes dental, clinical and community program space funded by MOHLTC and United Way of Greater Toronto. It provides a range of programs and services under one roof—including community health and dental services, career planning and employment counselling, addiction and mental health services, as well as diabetes education, health promotion and services for seniors.

The project involved extensive renovation of existing retail space including enhancements such as a two storey living wall, water feature and atrium. This project has opened to critical acclaim and, more importantly, has been very successful in engaging the community and instilling a sense of community pride.

To facilitate the many program needs, the space is particularly flexible, revolving around a central community "square" that connects the atrium, community space and community kitchen. We have since completed a 5,000 SF extension to the facility including a seniors program and more hub partner related space.

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