The Town of Whitby and Brookfield Residential has broken ground on a new six-storey mixed-use development in Downtown Whitby, Station No. 3.
It is the largest such project in the last thirty years, said a town statement.
Total project investment figures were not released.
After first being proposed several years ago, Station No. 3 – a mixed use redevelopment by Brookfield – is moving forward. The project is being partially funded by the Town of Whitby and Durham Region, as part of its commitment to incentivize new positive downtown developments and investment in Whitby’s historic commercial core, the statement said.
Station No. 3 is a six-storey mixed-use development, located at the corner of Brock Street and Colborne Street on the former Firehall No. 3 site. It will feature 160 residential units with approximately 9,500 sqft of commercial floor space along Brock Street. The location is in close proximity to businesses and amenities located at Brock and Dundas – one of the town’s growth areas as outlined in the Downtown Whitby Community Improvement Plan.
The development will provide additional housing in Downtown Whitby – suites ranging in size from one bedroom to three bedrooms with options for the urban family, those looking to downsize and young professionals who dream of both living and working in a desirable location. The development will offer residents their very own piece of downtown living, while remaining close to parks, trails and the scenic Whitby waterfront.
“This mixed-used Brookfield Residential development aligns with council’s goal of building downtowns where people can work and live, close to the shops and services they need. This will make historic downtown Whitby more vibrant and attractive,” said Don Mitchell, Mayor of Whitby.
The Town of Whitby supported this project with a $1,167,500 Development Charge grant through the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program.
$630,000 Durham Region funding
“While the housing demands in Durham Region continue to increase, the region is working to ensure that supply and pricing is competitive. Developments such as this are exactly what our residents need. That is why Regional Council invested nearly $630,000 into this development, with funding from the Regional Revitalization Reserve Fund. With its mix of new residential units and commercial space being created, Station Number 3 is a prime example of the imaginative solutions being implemented to help keep up with Durham’s growing population,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO.
“Our team at Brookfield Residential is excited to initiate construction of our mixed-use redevelopment opportunity in downtown Whitby. Investment in Whitby, and in Durham Region represents a strategic and significant focus for our business over the next number of years. Commencing construction of Station No.3 is an exciting way to kick things off. We appreciate this opportunity to play a meaningful part and support the efforts to revitalize Downtown Whitby!” added Pete Schut, Senior Vice President, Land & Housing Development, Brookfield Residential.
Quick Facts
- Over the next 11 years, Whitby’s population is expected to grow by more than 40 per cent;
- Station No.3 will include heritage features to commemorate the history of Downtown Whitby and the historic uses on the site;
- Brookfield Residential has built more than 25,000 homes in Ontario since 1956;
- The Town of Whitby supported this project with a $1,167,500 Development Charge grant through the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program;
- The Region of Durham supported this project through the Regional Revitalization Program (RRP) providing financial assistance of nearly $630,000;
- Of the 160 residential units, 150 will be standard condominium units while the other 10 will be unique ground floor 2-storey units; and
- As part of the development, Brookfield Residential will partner with the Town of Whitby and City Green on a pilot project to install cutting edge technology (soil cell technologies) along Brock Street South to help promote urban tree growth.