Minto Communities GTA has acquired two new development sites, including plans for a multi-tower, 1,300-unit high-rise development near Mimico GO Station in Etobicoke and a 27-acre new low-rise community in Durham Region’s Brooklin community.

The 5.5-acre Etobicoke site is zoned for 1,080,000 square feet and will offer a high-rise community with three towers, 1,260 units, retail at grade, and a public park. Located just west of the downtown core, Union Station is accessible in 15 minutes via GO service.

The 27-acre greenfield site in the Brooklin community is located at the northwest corner of Columbus Road and Baldwin Street N, with tentative plans for 190 new residences in a mix of single-family, traditional townhomes, and rear-lane townhomes incorporated into a pedestrian-friendly community with a system of walking trails, parks, and green spaces.

This news comes on the heels of the company announcing plans for another low-rise community in another Durham Region’s Clarington’s Courtice, as well as a boutique eight-storey condominium in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.

“It’s very inspiring to look back at the hard work and success of our team over the last few years as we’ve grown our business while continuing to deliver high-quality homes across the GTA,” said Jeff O’Reilly, vice-president, urban development and acquisitions at Minto Communities GTA.

These announcements are part of Minto’s effort to continue to find new places in and around the GTA to add much needed housing.