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The land around Bramalea City Centre is seeing more of its blocks proposed for intensification as demand for new housing continues unabated in the Greater Toronto Area generally, and Brampton in particular. Now, Lev Living has submitted a rezoning application to the City of Brampton for a mixed-use residential and retirement development in a trio of mixed-use towers across Peel Centre Drive from the mall, which they are simply referring to as Bramalea Residences for the time being.
The 1.25-hectare site at 30 Peel Centre Drive is east of Dixie Road on the south side of Queen Street East, and is within a mixed-use area comprising commercial, residential, open space, and institutional uses, including a new Toronto Metropolitan University campus. The site currently features a six-storey retirement residence about 7,800m² in area which was originally a Holiday Inn, repurposed by LEV Senior Living in 2013. It meets Queen Street East with a retaining wall and safety rail owing to a change in grade level. The building would be demolished and redeveloped for the proposal.
Designed by Kirkor Architects Planners, the plans entail three towers including condominiums standing 50 storeys (159.60m) and 55 storeys (174.35m), containing 570 and 668 units respectively, plus a 20-storey (70.50m) retirement home with 300 units. The towers would be constructed over three phases, allowing for a seamless transition for the current retirement home residents. With a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) adding up to 100,115m², this breaks down to residential spaces occupying 80,978m², the retirement home adding 17,752m², and retail offerings covering 525m². This mix caters to the growing need for multi-generational, amenity-rich living environments.
The tower floor plate sizes would average 850m², while a much larger 5-storey podium would connect the two residential towers. The design includes five and six elevators in the two tallest towers, and three for the retirement home. In total, this would result in approximately one elevator for every 110 units.
The development boasts an expansive 4,147m² of indoor and 3,431m² of outdoor amenity areas. These areas are distributed across various levels, featuring a central plaza, memory care garden, community planting areas, outdoor dining, and children's play zones. Setbacks from surrounding streets are intended to integrate the development with its surroundings, along with a new road proposed to connect Peel Centre Drive with Queen Street along the site’s west side.
A three-level underground garage would provide 1,006 parking spaces, accommodating 803 resident vehicles, 75 for the retirement home, and 128 for visitors. The development also encourages cycling by offering 870 bicycle parking spaces, including 619 long-term and 125 short-term spots.
The revised plan is a notable shift from the initial 2022 proposal, which envisioned a 38-storey retirement home flanked by 38- and 40-storey residential towers. The revised plan significantly amplifies the residential portion of the project’s scale and scope, aiming to accommodate the area's housing demand and diverse needs.
The closest transit stop served by Brampton's Züm bus services is 50m to the east, while, the Bramalea City Centre Transit Terminal is 400m away. The latter is serviced by GO buses connecting the neighbourhood to the Bramalea GO train station.
Similar multi-building developments are underway in the surrounding areas. The proposal notes eight relevant applications within a 5km radius. East of the site, the Bramalea City Centre Redevelopment proposes four towers ranging from 12 to 33 storeys. To the west, Bramalea Square is set to introduce buildings varying from 35 to 65 storeys, further enhancing the neighbourhood's urban appeal.
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