BRAMPTON — A major new residential development featuring four high-rise towers and nearly 650 units is being proposed for east Brampton, adding to ongoing debates around intensification and land use in the city.
The proposal, currently under review by the City of Brampton, would see four towers ranging from 16 to 20 storeys built at 9281 Goreway Dr., near Yorkland Boulevard.
Submitted by Candevcon Group Inc. on behalf of the New Life Community Church, the development would include 649 residential units, with 65 designated as affordable housing, along with ground-floor commercial and office space, indoor and outdoor amenities, and 442 underground parking spaces.
The 0.79-hectare site is currently zoned for institutional use, meaning the proposal requires amendments to both the official plan and zoning bylaw before it can proceed.
City planners say the application is still in its early stages, with staff reviewing key factors such as building height, density, compatibility with surrounding neighbourhoods, traffic impacts, and alignment with long-term planning policies.
The proposal has already sparked community debate. Local resident Andre Violante raised concerns at a recent planning meeting, arguing that converting institutional land could have long-term consequences.
“Institutional lands are a limited and essential resource,” he said, warning that once converted, they are difficult to replace and are critical for future needs such as schools, healthcare facilities, and community services.
Residents have also voiced concerns about increased traffic along Goreway Drive, as well as whether the scale of the proposed towers fits the existing character of the area.
On the other hand, the development is being framed as an opportunity to support housing supply in a rapidly growing corridor, where demand continues to rise due to ongoing population growth in Brampton.
City staff have identified several key issues that will shape their final recommendation, including infrastructure capacity, road widening plans for Goreway Drive, and potential impacts such as shadowing, wind, and neighbourhood integration.
A final staff report and recommendation is expected at a future planning meeting, where council will ultimately decide whether the project moves forward.