4 HOMES AND DECORn The Saturday Sun n June 23, 2018 onthemarket The Junction puts a

ew home designs with an emphasis on smaller, more affordable suites is help- new spin on mixed-use Ning to drive market demand, with sig- nificant growth in all markets including North, West and East of . DiANNE DANiEl Purchasers recognize that the combina- Special to Postmedia Network tion of lower priced land and new transporta- tion networks in these areas give home buyers mixed use development increased options. in Guelph, , is Examples of notable sites are Westfield in Ast riking the ideal bal- by Great Gulf Homes; Beechwood ance between corporate and in Brampton by Paradise Homes; AffinityWe st cool. in Burlington by Rosehaven Homes; Wood- Scheduled for completion haven in Aurora by Brookfield Residential; this fall, the second phase and, Summit by Mattamy Homes. of The Junction by Granite Homes aims to give young The design is filling a oidv in the city by supporting a new Brampton local entrepreneurs a creative way of working that is being embraced by an up-and-coming Beechwood place to spread their wings, generation of entrepreneurs. Paradise Homes without the hassle of being Prices range from $550,000 to $725,000 tied to a costly long-term creative companies and pro- to a growing business. 1,500 to 1,665 sq. ft. officeleas e. fessional services, Platform “When you’re starting up as Freehold townhomes and Called Platform @ The @ The Junction will cost the a company, it can be very iso- semi-detached homes Junction, the 17,000-square- builder more upfront, but is lating if you’re on your own https://paradisedevelopments.com foot space features high ceil- expected to be less expensive because you don’t have expe- ings with exposed ductwork, to operate in the long run. rience to draw from, you don’t polished concrete floors and The design is filling a void have a group to brainstorm large windows, and is the first in the city by supporting a new with,” said Brooks. “You have large-scale commercial devel- way of working that is being Google where you can say, opment in the area to offerco- embraced by an up-and-com- ‘Hey! I need help with …’ but Brampton working facilities. ing generation of entrepreneurs. a co-working space actually Westfield Instead of signing a three- In a co-working model, gives you an opportunity to Great Gulf Homes to five-year lease and incur- tenants lease individual bounce things offof others.” Prices Range from $789,990 to $1,209,990 ring the cost of outfitting an office suites, but share access According to Brooks, the 1,690 to 3,540 sq. ft. entire office, small businesses to breakout rooms, meet- co-working vision of Gran- Semi-detached homes and detached and start-ups are able to lease ing rooms and lounge areas, ite Homes works because it homes on 34’ and 38’ lots in six-month blocks. as well as washrooms and combines a “relaxed, kind of https://greatgulf.com A lease at The Junction will a kitchenette. The goal is to cool vibe” with “a very profes- cover everything from the bring together a vibrant eco- sional piece for when clients Internet connection and util- system of likeminded small come in.” ities, to furniture and lounge business owners who will Situated on Edinburgh Burlington space, explained Granite “help each other, feed offeac h Road, Platform @ The Junc- AffinityWe st Homes vice-president, Busi- other and grow together,” he tion is close to highways, Rosehaven Homes ness Development, Mike said. downtown and the Univer- Prices range from $351,990 to $682,990 Taylor. Kelly Brooks, CEO, presi- sity of Guelph, and provides 575 to 1,272 sq. ft. “We make it simple for them dent and founder of Speak- ample parking, including Condominium townhomes by allowing them to focus on Feel Corp. and a former co- electric car charging stations www.rosehavenhomes.com/ growing their business versus working tenant at The Junc- and bicycle racks. Leases building out and running an tion’s phase one building, range from $650 to $1,550 per office,” said Taylor. said sharing officepace s pro- month. To learn more, visit Geared to tech businesses, vides valuable peer support platform.guelphjunction.ca.

Kleinburg Kleinburg Summit Aurora Mattamy Homes Woodhaven Prices range from $819,990 to $2,129,990 Brookfield Residential 1,765 to 5,490 sq. ft. Prices start at $1,119,990 Freehold townhomes and detached 2,310 to 3,670 sq. ft. homes on 30’, 40’, 50’ and 60’ lots Detached homes on 42’ lots https://mattamyhomes.com www.brookfieldresidential.com

Information provided by Trimart Research Corporation. Prices and features subject to change. For more information or to list a new site opening, contact Scheduled for completion this fall, the second phase of The Junction by Granite Homes aims to Trimart Corporation at [email protected]. give young local entrepreneurs a creative place to spread their wings.