Developer Edward Rogers and Mayor Bonnie Crombie kicked off the beginning of construction for Phase One and Two of Mississauga?s new master planned community, M City. Crowds gathered as shovels hit the ground last week on the future site located on the corner of Burnhamthorpe Road. and Confederation Parkway.
An artist’s impression of the 15-acre site. So far, only the first two towers (at left) have been designed.
Designed by Core Architects, the first two towers will anchor the project by Rogers Real Estate Development Limited, a private holding company owned by the Rogers family. In development since 2007, the firm enlisted Urban Capital Property Group to manage the process of turning the sprawling 15 acre site ? a long held family asset site ? into a catalyst in Mississauga?s urban transformation. ?In the last few years especially, we?ve seen Mississauga not only undergo incredible transformation, but embrace it. M City shares the city?s vision to create a vibrant downtown core that prioritizes parkland, public space and walkability,? says Edward Rogers, Chairman of Rogers Communications Inc. ? The Rogers family has close ties with the city?s past and we are thrilled to help contribute towards building its future.?
Aligning with the city?s own Downtown21 Master Plan, the site was planned to create a walkable, sustainable mixed-use community that emphasizes the public realm.  Assembling a team of world-class planning and design experts, Rogers Real Estate Developme...