9 Tower Complex to Replace Woodridge Square Mall

Vaughan is preparing for a significant transformation with the proposed redevelopment of Woodbridge Square. This aging commercial property, once a staple retail destination at Weston Road and Highway 7, is now poised to become a modern, high-density community that blends residential, retail, and public space. A new development application submitted in July outlines plans for a large-scale, mixed-use complex that will reshape the local skyline and bring thousands of new homes to the area.

Major Redevelopment Plans Take Shape

Located just west of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and across from Highway 400, the site has long served as a local shopping hub. Now, property owner Morguard Corporation is proposing a multi-phased transformation that will see the mall and its surface parking replaced with a cluster of nine high-rise residential towers.

Morguard has engaged Turner Fleischer Architects to lead the design of this ambitious vertical community. The proposed towers will range from 12 to 57 storeys, delivering nearly 4,400 new condominium units. The tallest tower is expected to rise just under 185 metres, making it a significant new landmark on the Vaughan skyline.

Project Inclusions and Site Features

Here’s what the proposed development will include:

• 9 residential towers ranging from 12 to 57 storeys

• Approximately 4,400 new condominium units

• A 3,700 m² privately-owned public space (POPS) acting as a central park

• Ground-floor commercial spaces integrated into the tower podiums

• A large-scale food store to replace the existing Nations Fresh Foods (tenancy unconfirmed)

• 2,900+ vehicle parking spaces in a three-level underground garage

• Over 4,400 bicycle parking spaces

• Phased development approach starting in the north and east areas of the site

Impact on Existing Businesses

Among the tenants expected to be displaced is Nations Fresh Foods, a major draw for local grocery shoppers. While planning documents mention a "large-scale food store" in the redevelopment, there is no confirmation that Nations will remain on site. Crumbl Cookies and other smaller tenants are also expected to be affected.

BlogTo reports that the first construction phases will focus on the north and east portions of the site, currently home to businesses like Naan Kabob and Aroma Espresso Bar. This phasing allows the remainder of the mall — including Nations and other tenants — to operate in the short term, reducing immediate disruption to the community.

Transit Accessibility and Parking Infrastructure

The location is well-situated for transit access. The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre subway station on TTC’s Line 1 is less than two kilometres away and accessible via a dedicated busway connection. Highway 400’s nearby on-ramps offer easy vehicle access.

The project supports multimodal transportation with:

• Proximity to TTC subway and local bus routes

• 2,900+ underground vehicle spaces

• 4,400+ bicycle parking spaces

Construction Scope and Trade Opportunities

The scale of this development provides extensive opportunities for workers across the construction industry. The following trades and specialties will be in high demand:

• Demolition crews – for teardown of the existing mall structures

• Excavation and foundation teams – for deep underground parking and tower foundations

• Concrete forming and pouring crews – for tower core and floor slabs

• Steelworkers – for structural framing, where applicable

• Masonry and cladding installers – for exterior facade work

• Glaziers – for windows and curtainwall systems

• Electrical contractors – for power distribution, lighting, and fire systems

• Plumbing and HVAC specialists – for residential, retail, and amenity systems

• Interior finishers – drywall, flooring, tile, and painting trades

• Elevator technicians – for high-rise elevator systems

• Retail fit-out contractors – for storefronts and commercial interiors

• Landscapers and hardscape crews – for park space and urban streetscapes

• Urban planners and site work specialists – to coordinate phasing and integration with transit infrastructure

A Glimpse into Vaughan’s Vertical Future

The transformation of Woodbridge Square signals a major evolution in suburban planning. What was once a single-storey mall surrounded by asphalt will become a high-density, transit-accessible hub — one that blends residential living with retail convenience and vibrant public space.

As more malls across the Greater Toronto Area make way for mixed-use developments, Vaughan continues to lead in reimagining how its communities grow upward rather than outward. For construction professionals, the Woodbridge Square project offers years of steady work and the chance to help shape the future skyline of one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities.

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