October 26, 2026
Dixon Hall’s 504 – 508 Parliament Street Project Receives Heritage Toronto Award
TORONTO, October 21, 2026 – Dixon Hall has received Heritage Toronto’s Adaptive Reuse Award for its 504–508 Parliament Street project, recognizing the restoration of historic townhouses and their renewed purpose as supportive housing for people who need a safe, stable place to call home.
Located in Cabbagetown, the project demonstrates how preserving Toronto’s architectural heritage can address community needs while maintaining the neighbourhood’s historic character.
“We are proud that the 504–508 Parliament Street project has received this recognition,” said Janet Lambert, CEO of Dixon Hall. “It celebrates the preservation of these historic buildings and their continued contribution to the community. We hope this award brings positive attention to Cabbagetown and highlights the value of combining heritage preservation with supportive housing.”
Dixon Hall believes housing is a means to an end, providing a foundation for people to build stability, access the supports they need and improve their well-being and independence. Through its partnership with Reconnect Health Services, tenants can access wraparound supports that promote housing stability and a sense of belonging.
The award follows the Peggy Kurtin Award for Heritage Restoration, presented to Dixon Hall earlier in 2026 by the Cabbagetown Preservation Association for the same project.
The project reflects Dixon Hall’s mission to create lasting solutions to poverty, social injustice and isolation in Toronto.
“We are grateful to our staff and partners whose dedication made this project possible,” Lambert added. “This recognition belongs to everyone who contributed, and we look forward to continuing our work with the community.”
Dixon Hall acknowledges Toronto Community Housing, the City of Toronto, ERA Architects and Reconnect Health Services for their contributions to the project.