New Condo Complex Planned for West Toronto to be Prefabricated Offsite Utilizing CLT

In West Toronto, Ontario, Canada, construction of a new 83-unit condo complex is about to get underway. The condos will be spread between three properties, each of which is located next to each other and anchored by the Mimico GO Train Station. The buildings will be constructed of cross laminated timbers “CLT” and prefabricated offsite to significantly reduce embodied carbon.

The project will be a first in the city as plans are realized through a joint venture between Windmill Developments and Leader Lane Developments. Each building is being developed to Passive House standards through the use of a CLT structure and will be targeting LEED Platinum certification with inspiration from the One Planet Living principles.

In speaking about the project Jonathan Westeinde, CEO of Windmill Developments said, “Our team believes real estate is ripe for innovation, especially when it comes to making an impact in the fight against climate change. Not only will these buildings be built faster, and with less waste, they will be the most sustainable homes available on the market.”

Leader Lane partner Don Manlapaz said the new partnership with Windmill is intended to support the missing middle housing types, introducing soft density into supply-constrained neighborhoods that are experiencing high demand.

Manlapaz added, “Not only will our approach allow for a total construction timeline of eight to twelve months, but we anticipate efficiencies in planning and approvals as well. The scale of projects we are pursuing means we should avoid a lengthy re-zoning process, focusing instead on-Site Plan Approval and Minor Variances. The net result is both speed to market, and speed to occupancy, both of which are critical in a city experiencing a housing crisis. We’re excited to be getting started.”

All three properties will be receiving funding from the One Planet Living Fund.