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In Brampton's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a significant new development has been proposed at the northwest corner of Bovaird Drive and Mississauga Road. The Apple Factory Lands Redevelopment at 2036 Bovaird Drive West marks a notable step in the area's transition from a historically semi-rural locale to an urban hub; with the site a 5-minute drive from Mount Pleasant GO station on the Kitchener line, connecting it to the public transit to the whole Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
This site has been home to the Apple Factory farm market, a staple of the community since 1979. The Secondary Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications from Carom Management Inc envisions vibrant mixed-use community in its place designed by Architecture Unfolded that looks to meet the needs of a growing population.
The development plan encompasses a total of nine buildings, featuring three high-rise structures and six blocks of townhouses. The trio of towers, with two standing at 23 storeys and a tallest one at 25 storeys that reaches up to 82.5m, would introduce a modern skyline to the area, while the six 3-storey townhouse blocks are intended to blend harmoniously with the surrounding residential fabric. These buildings collectively promise to deliver a diverse mix of 1,302 residential units, comprising 238 stacked townhouses and 1,064 apartment units. There would be three elevators in each tower, resulting in approximately one elevator for every 118 units.
Occupying a sprawling 7.91-acre site, the project would replace the current mix of structures, including the farm market and several residential dwellings. The project's scale and scope reflect the area's potential, situated at a prominent intersection with frontages of approximately 166m on Bovaird Drive and 153m on Mississauga Road. In line with Brampton's vision for denser and more diverse urban development, the project boasts a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 4.3, translating to a high density of 447 units per hectare. The design of the development, which includes significant landscaped amenity areas, is meant to bring communal and recreational spaces for residents.
The Apple Factory Lands Redevelopment envisages a dynamic blend of commercial and retail elements in the bases of the high-rise buildings, including medical offices. The proposal calls for 3,700m² of commercial area, with this mixed-use approach aiming to foster a lively street-level environment, adding to the area's urban vitality. Parking and accessibility are key components of the project, with plans for two levels of underground parking, with the entire site set to offer 1,507 spaces, including accessible and retail surface parking. This is inclusive of 194 retail surface parking and 33 accessible parking spots.
Just 1.4km east of the site, the Mount Pleasant GO station at Bovaird Drive West and Ashby Field Road not only facilitates seamless connections to the Kitchener line but also serves as a nexus for various bus routes. As such, the proponents argue site boasts a prime location for transit-oriented development, a location that will only gain further significance if the City of Brampton's plans to introduce a new GO station to the north, between Mount Pleasant and Georgetown stations, comes to fruition.
Environmental considerations have been considered, with Beacon Environmental conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment, particularly in relation to the Redside Dace Habitat affected by the construction of a road. The development also addresses the need for efficient stormwater management, with a collaborative initiative to channel runoff to an adjacent proposed Stormwater Management Pond.
The development is surrounded by a rapidly evolving neighbourhood. To the north, Mount Pleasant Heights proposes a mixed-use subdivision with structures up to 14 storeys, while to the east, Daniels Mount Pleasant Village is developing a master-planned community with multi-storey towers.
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