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2019 Close to our Hearts Gala – Come from Away

For the past two years Vince and Tina Molinaro have had the honour of being the Co-Chairs at this incredibly important Gala for Carpenters Hospice. Their efforts have helped to raise over $400,000 for the organization. They are pleased to be Chairing the 2020 Gala and look forward to raising even more money for this important part of the Burlington Community. Carpenter Hospice is a home in the heart of Burlington that offers both residential-based care to people in the last stage of their lives, and community-based programs for people dealing with grief or a life-limiting illness.

2018 Close to our Hearts Gala – Eat Well, Laugh often, love much.

Vince and Tina Molinaro are looking forward to a night of fun and celebration as they proudly serve as Co-Chairs at the 17th annual gala in support of Carpenter Hospice. The 2018 Close to Our Hearts Gala theme is Casa Calabria – a vibrant, Italian theme. Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. Eat well, laugh often, love much. Carpenter Hospice is a home in the heart of Burlington that offers both residential-based care to people in the last stage of their lives, and community-based programs for people dealing with grief or a life-limiting illness. Click here to see the image gallery from the evening on the Facebook page.

Making Room Project

Making Room Project: 2017 is year is a milestone for Carpenter Hospice. Our facility is currently expanding and the community-based programs that we provide are extending. Phase One will see the construction of new resident rooms to increase space, enhance access to the outdoors, and provide families with added privacy. In Phase Two, our existing structure will be re-purposed to support our growing community outreach programs and the changing needs of the Burlington community. Carpenter Hospice is a home in the heart of Burlington that offers both residential-based care to people in the last stage of their lives, and community-based programs for people dealing with grief or a life-limiting illness.

Hot Take

Geothermal heating and cooling technology, otherwise known as geoexchange and ground-source heat pump, has been around for many years. In this article Marc Huminilowycz takes us through the details of using this system and the impact the technology can have in the market place. He speaks to builders who are having success with the technology including Vince Molinaro. Click here to download the full article. Article written by Marc Huminilowycz

Paradigm A Unique Jewel in Canada’s Most Attractive Setting

In this article by John Reynolds he explores the many features of Burlington, one of Canada’s most attractive communities and the vision and leadership of the Molinaro Group the builder behind the progressive and innovative condominium project Paradigm. Click here to download the full article.

Suburbs on Track: Touring Transit-Oriented GTHA Development

Last week, the Ontario Home Builder’s Association (OHBA) hosted an event called the “Housing Technology Tour – Suburbs on Track”. This tour focused on Transit-Oriented-Developments (TOD), with three stops across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) that are either complete, under construction, or still in the planning stages. TOD is a term used to describe developments that are built near or around areas with high level public transit, most often train stations. This results in creating a livable, sustainable, complete community where people can live, work, and play all within a short walking distance. Throughout the next 15 years, the province of Ontario will invest more than $32 billion into building light rail transit (LRT), subways, regional transit, and rapid busways in the GTHA. With the majority of the investment happening in Toronto’s neighbouring suburbs, the outcome is to achieve complete communities within these newly built transit hubs. This opportunity to develop mixed-use projects around transit hubs has been realized by professional bodies, and the evidence has become quite visible. The first stop on the tour took the group of 40 to Port Credit Village in Mississauga. Known as Mississauga’s “village on the lake”, Port Credit boasts over 400 businesses, with a GO station just steps from Hurontario and Lakeshore Road. Developed by FRAM Building Group, the Port Credit Village (aka the Port Credit Redevelopment Project) located immediately south of Lakeshore at Hurontario was led by Fred Serrafero, the Vice President, Development and Construction of FRAM. Completed in 2005, the site was built on the former St. Lawrence Starch Company that was constructed in 1889, and closed operations in 1990. As a brownfield site, there was now an opportunity to reimagine Port Credit’s waterfront. The site was purchased in 1998 by FRAM Building Group, and required remediation before the redevelopment was complete in 2005. This mixed-use residential project consists of 410 units, split up across 225 condominium apartments, 167 street-facing townhouses, and 18 live-work townhouses. The target market for these units are empty-nesters looking to downsize into more modest houses. A public square is located along Lakeshore, with more public space dispersed throughout the meandering townhouses. Retail shops occupy the first level of townhouses along the eastern end of the site along Lakeshore, while two 2 storey retail and office buildings are found on the western edge of the site. During the construction process, 50,000 tonnes of concrete was recycled from the previous Starch factory and used in the new development. As part of an agreement with the City, Section 37 contributions consisted of a redevelopment for a park, which included a 10% parkland dedication along the waterfront. Moving along the waterfront brings the tour to Regatta condos. At Port Street and St. Lawrence Drive, Regatta overlooks the waterfront and civic square, and during the planning stages, was required by the City to include retail at-grade level along the public space. While the civic square is busy during the summer months from programming and festivals, the retail space fronting the square did not succeed. Once the warm weather disappears, there is very little pedestrian traffic one block south of Lakeshore. As a result, the retail space was converted for offices, and is now occupied by Sunlife Financial. The tour next paused at the Port Credit GO parking lot. With the Hurontario LRT coming in the near future, intensification is slated for this station. Currently holding 265 surface parking spaces, the future of the site would see an 800 space above-grade parking structure incorporated into a mixed-use office and residential complex with two towers up to 22 storeys tall. The current station would be rebuilt at its east end to better connect with the Hurontario LRT. Down the Lakeshore West line, the tour arrived at Burlington GO Station. Literally steps away is Paradigm Condos, designed by Graziani+Corazza and developed by the Molinaro Group. The tour was held inside the presentation centre with president of the company Vince Molinaro, discussing how Paradigm is a project based off TOD. Molinaro posed a question to the tour group: with only 900 single family home lots left for development in Burlington, where is new development appropriate in this City? Fittingly, corridors along GO transit lines will be intensified, such as in the Paradigm case. The City realizes density and intensification are to be expected, and so Burlington is in that transition to a mature mid-sized city. Not realizing this potential would only put more pressure on the roadways, and would ignore the full potential of the transit hubs. With phase one of Paradigm consisting of three towers ranging from 20 to 23 storeys over a 9 storey base, this development is currently constructing the west and central towers, with the east tower partially excavated. Phase 2 of the project will see two more 20 storey towers in L shapes along the property’s boundaries, creating a central courtyard. Additionally, phase two will include 20,000 ft² of retail and 50,000 ft² of office space. There are four levels of above ground parking provided in a garage which has a crash wall, with a 30 metre easement to the rail tracks. Sales have been strong since the launch, with tower 1 sold out and tower 2 now about 70% sold. Tower 3 will enter the market in the upcoming year. The units range in size from 535 to over 1,000 ft², and cost an average $500 per ft², and start from the high $200s. During the planning stages, no rezoning nor official plan amendment was needed. However, cranes had to be approved by the city so as to not disrupt any activity over the rail tracks. In addition, the City of Burlington required 100$ million in liability insurance coverage. Once complete, Paradigm will add significant density to this relatively suburban stretch of road, and provide residents with convenient access to commute into Toronto. The final stop on the tour took the group to Hamilton’s West Harbour area. With no signs of slowing down, Hamilton is eyeing it as a new area of opportunity, located just 1km away from the

Paradigm – Winner Most Outstanding High-Rise Building

This feature editorial on Paradigm Condos displays all of its amenities and celebrates it Most Outstanding High-Rise Building Award from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. Click here to download the full article.

Esteemed Real Estate Developer Honoured at 2016 Distinguished Entrepreneur Dinner

Burlington, Ontario- Domenic Molinaro, Chairman and Founder of The Molinaro Group, has been formally inducted into the Burlington Hall of Fame at this year’s Distinguished Entrepreneur Dinner, which took place on Thursday, October 6th. The gala event, held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, was the tenth annual presentation of this prestigious award. “It’s an incredible honour to receive this recognition from a city that has been so good to our family and to our company,” says Domenic. “Having lived and worked in the area for over 50 years, it has been very exciting to be part of Burlington’s amazing growth and success.” Having arrived in Canada from Calabria, Italy, in the 1950’s, Domenic Molinaro’s story is a tale of hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of blind faith. After gaining entry into the construction workforce as a carpenter, Domenic’s work ethic and interpersonal skills quickly landed him the opportunity to act as general contractor on a building in Guelph, Ontario. He accepted, though he had to assemble a team of uncles and friends behind the scenes to get the job done, on time and on budget. Some fifty years since Domenic’s first project in Canada, The Molinaro Group has developed over 10,000 residential units and more than one million square feet of commercial real estate. With the company’s Corporate Office based in Burlington, Domenic has continually focused attention and finances on the development of the city’s downtown core, creating some of the region’s most recognizable skyline landmarks. During this time, Burlington has transformed from a lakeside small town into “Canada’s Best Mid-Sized City” according to MoneySense Magazine. It’s no coincidence why: In addition to building such prestigious real estate developments, The Molinaro Group has also placed significant emphasis on charitable giving, including a $1 Million donation to the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Foundation in 2013. Thursday’s event was well attended by Burlington’s business elite, and featured gourmet cook-to-order food stations, high end tapas, live music, and stand-up comedian, Dave Hemstad. Keith Hoey, President and CEO of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, was pleased to be presenting the award to such a deserving inductee. “We’re extremely pleased to be hosting the Distinguished Entrepreneur Dinner. This event has a great tradition of recognizing and honouring great Burlington business leaders and it’s important that we acknowledge and thank these people for their contributions to our city.”

Homestead Acquires The Brock – Downtown Burlington

Homestead Land Holdings Limited is very proud to announce the acquisition of “The Brock – Downtown Burlington” located at 472 Brock Avenue in Burlington, Ontario. This gorgeous high rise is located in the heart of downtown, at the intersection of Brock Avenue and Elgin Street – one block from the historic Burlington waterfront. Homestead is very excited to acquire a building constructed by the Molinaro Group, who has a proven record of developing high quality, luxurious communities for buyers and renters. This will instantly become one of the most sought after luxury rentals in Burlington. Occupancy is set for Spring 2015! For more information, please contact us at hlhwebsite@homestead.ca.