Council Approves Over 1,000 New Homes for Long-Vacant Industrial Site Near Downtown Milton

A long-vacant industrial property near the edge of downtown Milton is set to become a new mixed-use community after council gave unanimous approval to the first phase of a major redevelopment.

What Happened

Milton council has approved the first phase of the Mountainview West project, clearing the way for more than 1,000 new homes on land at 150 Steeles Avenue and 248, 250 and 314 Martin Street. The roughly 38-acre site has sat vacant since 2009, according to reporting from MiltonToday.ca.

The property was previously used for industrial purposes and required years of environmental remediation before redevelopment could move forward. That work reportedly included removing contaminated soil, treating groundwater, restoring woodland areas and creating new wetlands on the site.

Key Details

• The approved plan calls for a mixed-use community combining residential units, commercial space and green space.

• The site spans roughly 38 acres near Steeles Avenue and Martin Street, close to Milton's downtown core.

• Council's approval of the first phase was reported as unanimous.

• The property had been vacant since 2009 due to its industrial history and the contamination cleanup required before development could proceed.

Community Impact

A project of this scale near downtown Milton is likely to add significant new housing supply to a growing town, while also converting a long-dormant brownfield site into usable community space. Residents in the surrounding area may see construction activity, traffic changes and infrastructure work as the project advances through its phases.

Background

Milton has approved several large redevelopment and secondary plan projects in 2026 as part of broader efforts to accommodate population growth, alongside its newly adopted Official Plan guiding development through 2051.

Source: MiltonToday.ca — https://www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/must-read-town-greenlights-over-1000-homes-for-former-industrial-site-near-downtown-core-12499808

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