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Women are proving their skills on the job site
Talent and passion for their work in the GTA’s real estate and development industry is part of their secret superpower.
North Oak Tower 3 launches in Oakvillage
New high-rise will become part of the community's geo-exchange system that is being shared with other buildings.
North Oak Tower 3 to ‘interiorize’ nature and the outdoors
North Oak Tower 3 is part of Oakvillage community by Minto Communities, and it will be built as a blend of transitional and modernist styles with an emphasis on incorporating health, wellness, community, and connections to nature.
Minto Communities' new North Oak Tower 3 focuses on sustainable living
Minto Communities has launched North Oak Tower 3, a new tower within a master-planned community in Oakville, Ont. The building prioritizes access to nature and the outdoors and biophilic design.
Newest Addition to Minto Communities' Oakvillage Announced with North Oak Tower 3
With sell-out success across the board for the initial phases, Minto Communities recently went forward with the launch of North Oak Tower 3, the next phase continuation of the Oakvillage master plan.
Minto Communities GTA receives eight DRHBA Awards for design and production excellence in Durham Region
At the Durham Region Home Builders Association (DRHBA) 2022 Awards of Excellence, Minto Communities GTA took home eight awards in the home production and marketing categories.
123 Portland Wins Multifamily of the Year at The Nationals 2021!
123 Portland has been awarded Multifamily Community Of The Year - 4 stories and above at The Nationals 2021 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Minto Communities GTA Wins Eight Durham Region Home Builders Association Awards
Minto Communities GTA accepted eight awards at last month's Durham Region Home Builders Association (DRHBA) 2022 Awards of Excellence for the 90-acre master-planned community it is building in Oshawa, named The Heights of Harmony.
Minto Communities GTA’s North Oak development brings first geo-exchange technology to Oakville
Minto Communities GTA began drilling for their community energy system, the first step in delivering low-carbon energy to the North Oak towers in the Oakvillage master-planned community.
One Year Later, 123 Portland Three Quarters of the Way Up
Construction has progressed substantially at the site of Minto Communities GTA's condo project at 123 Portland Street in Toronto's Fashion District
New Oakville development using geo-exchange tech to reduce carbon footprint
A new development in Oakville will be using the temperature deep below the earth’s surface to moderate heating and cooling in its buildings.
Minto launches low-carbon geo-exchange system in Oakville
Minto Communities GTA and Creative Energy have announced they will begin the drilling process on boreholes for a geo-exchange community energy system for North Oak towers, at master-planned community called Oakvillage in Oakville, Ontario.
Drilling Begins at Minto Communities' Oakvillage Development
Minto Communities GTA and Creative Energy broke ground on one of the GTA’s first geo-exchange community energy systems for the North Oak towers in Oakville.
Creative Energy drilling Minto’s first geothermal system in GTA
Creative Energy has begun drilling to install a geo-exchange community energy system at Minto’s North Oak Towers at the Oakvillage development in Oakville, just west of Toronto.
Condo living: Raising the roofs
As residents spend more time at home, condo developers in the GTA are finding creative ways to make rooftops active, liveable spaces that connect residents with the outdoors.
Minto Communities new lifestyle-focused development promotes wellbeing
The Heights of Harmony from Minto Communities will feature townhomes and single-family homes in Oshawa alongside a park, pond and trail system, with smart home features.
The Heights of Harmony is a new lifestyle-focused development coming to North Oshawa
One of Oshawa's most exciting new developments is The Heights of Harmony, a master-planned community of townhomes and single-family homes from Minto Communities, with Phase 1 coming this spring.
Amenities Designed by Figure3 at North Oak in Oakville.
North Oak condos at Oakvillage features lifestyle and wellness amenities designed by award-winning interior design firm, figure3.
Minto Communities Debuts A Geoexchange Energy System at North Oak at Oakvillage.
Minto Communities GTA debuts its first multi-residential geoexchange energy system with the launch of North Oak, the fourth phase of the Oakvillage community, in North Oakville.
Tracking Early Construction Progress at The Saint
With work well underway at The Saint, we're taking a look back at the construction progress thus far.
A low-carbon Oakville community is releasing new units
The latest phase in the master-planned North Oak at Oakvillage has an outdoorsy spirit. The 20-story, 207-unit building called North Oak is part of Oakvillage, a 93.5-acre master-planned community taking shape at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East in Oakville.
Excavation Deepens at Site of The Saint
A pit is deepening at The Saint. Site activity commenced in August of last year, when demolition began to clear the slate for the new development.
123 Portland Advancing Through Construction Milestones
123 Portland is an active construction site with the start of below-grade forming on the lowest level, P3, immediately after the crane installation, and most recently the start of forming for the P2 level above.
The Saint's Co-Working Space Featured in BlogTO!
The Saint's co-working space was featured in BlogTO! This new condo now selling in Downtown Toronto features wellness inspired and lifestyle amenities.
The Saint Condo in Downtown Toronto Features a Salt Meditation Room & More!
The Saint, a new condo available in downtown Toronto, features health & wellness inspired amenities - one being a meditation salt room!
Underground Work Begins at 123 Portland
Underground work has officially begun on site at 123 Portland. Site prep begun several months ago, and with a crane installed on site, work can move full steam ahead.
Minto Communities Sells Out Ivy Ridge Community in Whitby
Launched in 2017 and released over three phases, Ivy Ridge, an award-winning community of townhomes & detached homes in Whitby, is officially sold out!
Minto Communities GTA wins six Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards
Minto Communities picks up six awards at the 2020 Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction, including for Low-Rise Project of the Year for Union Village.
Ivy Ridge debuts new model homes in Whitby
Experience all of the beauty and sophistication that Ivy Ridge in Whitby has to offer in the award-winning community’s newly opened model homes.
Minto Communities Celebrates Ground Breaking at The Saint
Hosted on site at 89 Church Street, Minto Communities celebrated the official start of construction at The Saint with a ground breaking ceremony.
123 Portland in King West Breaks Ground
123 Portland has officially broken ground! With shoring rigs already drilling away around the site's perimeter, Minto Communities is thrilled to begin construction on site.
Whitby's long awaited new Dryden Bridge now open for traffic near Ivy Ridge
The long-awaited Dryden Boulevard bridge is finally open for drivers and pedestrians. It will provide another east-west throughway for drivers and pedestrians between Rossland Road and Taunton Road.
Ivy Ridge Community Taking Shape in Whitby
The Ivy Ridge community in Whitby is coming together quickly, as construction continues on this award-winning master-planned community. With the newly opened Dryden Bridge overpass, and ongoing landscaping and interior finishing work, Ivy Ridge is nearly complete!
Construction Begins at 123 Portland in Toronto's Fashion District
The arrival of heavy machinery is marking the start of construction for 123 Portland, a new condominium development at Portland and Adelaide in Toronto’s Fashion District by Minto Communities.
Minto Communities wins top awards at the CHBA National Awards
Fresh off a series of wins at the DHBRA Awards in May, Minto Communities continued its winning streak at this year’s Canadian Home Builder’s Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence.
Range of Penthouse Layouts Remain at 123 Portland
With the Toronto Fashion District site of 123 Portland Street cleared and primed for construction, a limited selection of units remain in the project from developer Minto Communities GTA.
Union Village in Markham Adds Variety to Subdivision Typology
New subdivision communities like Union Village, now underway in Markham, are introducing a variety of architectural styles that cater to a range of tastes.
Minto Communities celebrates sales success at Union Village in Markham
Many developers have recently reopened sales centres, adopting new health and safety measures for in-person appointments. Minto Communities’ Union Village has sold out of their latest releases.
Minto Communities and Metropia launch Union Village in Markham
Union Village is a master-planned community that combines the small town charm and character of Unionville with the convenience and access of the City of Markham.Press Releases
Minto Communities wins multiple 2022 OHBA Awards of Distinction including Special Recognition Award
An industry leader, Minto Communities took home awards in nearly every category including the Best Amenity award for Towers 1 and 2 of the North Oak project in Oakville.
North Oak Tower 3 Release Offers More Sustainable Living Options in Growing Oakville Community
Located within the master-planned Oakvillage development by Minto Communities GTA, North Oak Tower 3 brings biophilic design to a wellness-inspired complete community model
Minto Communities GTA takes home eight wins at the DRHBA Awards, an exciting milestone as the developer continues investing in the Durham Region
Master-planned community The Heights of Harmony wins four home production design awards, following the acquisition of two new sites in Brooklin and Courtice earlier this year.
Drilling begins for Minto Communities GTA and Creative Energy’s geo-exchange community energy system, the first step in bringing low-carbon energy to Oakvillage’s master-planned development
Minto Communities GTA and Creative Energy, broke ground on one of the GTA’s first geo-exchange community energy systems for the North Oak towers located at Dundas St. E and Trafalgar Rd. by commencing the drilling process of 800 ft. deep vertical closed-loop boreholes.
Minto Communities GTA grows, announcing two new acquisitions in 2022 totaling over 1,500 units of development
Minto Communities GTA announces the acquisition of two new development sites including plans for a multi-tower, 1,300-unit high rise development steps from Mimico GO Station in Etobicoke, and a 27-acre new low-rise community in Durham Region’s coveted Brooklin community.
Minto Communities wins big at the DRHBA Awards
Minto Communities, one of Ontario’s leading real estate development companies, was recognized with a series of wins at the Durham Region Homebuilders’ Association Awards.
Minto Communities wins 3 National Awards at the 2020 CHBA Awards for Housing Excellence
Minto Communities, one of Ontario’s leading real estate development companies, received top recognition at the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence.
Minto Communities GTA is awarded prestigious EnerQuality Award
Minto Communities GTA has been recognized with a 2020 EnerQuality Award in the Building Innovation category for a forward-thinking Air Tightness Testing Pilot project at their Yorkville high-rise Minto Yorkville Park.
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