Housing Development Opportunity - Former W.D. Lowe Secondary School
A Housing Solutions Made for Windsor Site
Property Summary
- Former W.D Lowe Secondary School Site
- Street Address: 874 Giles Boulevard East
- City: Windsor
- Postal Code: N9A 4E8
- Latitude/Longitude: 42.31124446 latitude and -83.01981293
- Lot Dimensions: Approximately 82 metres along Giles Boulevard and approximately 248 metres along Elsmere Avenue and Parent Avenue.
- Total Area: Approximately 2 hectares
- Public Transportation: Bus stop for the Ottawa 4 bus route on Giles Boulevard and bus stops for the Parent 14 bus route on Parent Avenue.
- Site Servicing: Envisioned to be serviced with new or existing connections to a combination of the following existing fronting sewers - combined sewer along Parent Avenue, trunk sanitary sewer and storm sewer along Giles Boulevard, and sanitary sewer and storm sewer along Elsmere Avenue.
- City of Windsor Official Plan: Major Institutional as per Schedule D – Land Use Plan
- Zoning By-law 8600: Institutional District 1.2 (ID 1.2)
Economic and Strategic Value
The former W.D. Lowe Secondary School site is strategically positioned to benefit from Windsor's continued economic growth, population expansion, and significant public and private sector investment. The Windsor Census Metropolitan Area is projected to rank among Canada's top-performing economies, with GDP growth of 2.3% in 2025, the 4th highest among major Canadian metropolitan areas, while the region's population has grown by nearly 11% since 2020 to approximately 486,000 residents. Major investments, including the $5 billion NextStar Energy facility, now employing more than 1,100 workers, and Minth Group's expanding $300 million advanced manufacturing operation, are helping drive employment growth and strengthen Windsor's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and clean technology. Combined with major infrastructure investments such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor Regional Hospital expansion, and continued housing affordability relative to national averages, Windsor offers a strong foundation for long-term residential and mixed-use development.
Educational Hub
Windsor is home to the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, creating a strong educational hub. These institutions generate ongoing demand for housing while contributing to a dynamic environment shaped by students, research, innovation, and workforce development.
Cultural and Recreational Amenities
Windsor offers a range of cultural and recreational amenities that support a convenient and connected urban lifestyle. This creates an opportunity for future development to appeal to residents seeking access to local services, parks, and community facilities.
Transportation and Accessibility
The former W.D. Lowe School site benefits from strong accessibility through Windsor’s road network and public transit system. Its location provides connections to major routes, the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Ambassador Bridge, supporting access for residents, commuters, and businesses.
Community and Lifestyle
The redevelopment of the former W.D. Lowe School site presents an opportunity to support Windsor’s community fabric through a residential project that reflects sustainable living, access to amenities, and a strong sense of place. The site can help meet growing demand for housing that balances city living with nearby green space and neighbourhood connectivity.
Interested developers are encouraged to download an Expression of Interest package, complete, and submit the required items by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (up to and including 11:30:59 A.M. E.D.T). Questions must be received by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and are to be directed in writing only to purchasing@citywindsor.ca using “Housing Development – Former W.D. Lowe Secondary School: EOI 99-26" in the subject line.
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City of Windsor launches EOI for Former W.D. Lowe Secondary School Site Marking Another Step Forward in Housing Solutions Made for Windsor
The City of Windsor is launching the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Former W.D. Lowe Secondary School site, marking another significant step forward in the City’s Housing Solutions Made for Windsor (HSMFW) strategy. This initiative is focused on increasing housing supply by preparing surplus municipal lands for residential development. Read the full article.
