The proposed plan by Urban Legend Developments includes mixed-income, mixed-use development with a range of housing types, including townhomes and mid-rise apartments to support a diversity of residents — from first-time buyers to seniors and growing families. The project will also include green space, enhance our popular trail system and integrate public transit access.

Some of the land has been set aside as woodland, wetland and nature sanctuary. Two years of environmental monitoring is required and is currently underway.

Residential units

The area will provide a range of housing choice along the housing spectrum to complement the housing choice in the east Waterloo community.

• Total proposed units: 1,800
• Proposed Affordable Housing Units: 100 (to be located throughout the development)
• Building Types: Townhouse, stacked townhouse, brownstone and low-rise apartment buildings ranging from 2 to 6 storeys

Community amenities

The proposal includes a number of commercial units in the main street, a stand-alone grocery store and restaurant. There will also be:

• mixed-use retail promenade with boulevard
• community gardens
• community playground
• universal design of public spaces
• parks and open space
• outdoor gym
• public trails
• underground parking

Trail Connections:

Connections to the community will include:

• pedestrian connections to Eastbridge Community and RIM Park
• extension of Walter Bean Trail
• North-South multi-use trail (former Woolwich St.)

Sustainability features

• passive solar design
• sustainable storm water management
• energy efficient design and lighting
• green roofs
• sustainable materials
• local species
• Solar PV
• EV charging
• reduction of hardscaping to reduce heat island effects
• integration of the natural environment