A Mississauga condo inspired by New York’s High Line 

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It’s nice to be first. And High Line Condos by Branthaven will be that – the first condo development on Mississauga’s Ninth Line Lands, an 870-acre strip that has been described by the city as “the final frontier” of undeveloped land in Mississauga. The lands will eventually be home to more than 4,000 new housing units, starting with High Line Condos’ six-storey, 205-suite building overlooking a protected forest. 

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“This is the last developable large parcel of land in Mississauga,” says Debbie Cosic, founder and CEO of In2ition Realty, the brokerage for the project. “The neighbours have been watching for a while to see what’s coming.”  

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They’ve been watching since 2010, when the coveted strip of land, formerly part of Milton, was transferred to the City of Mississauga. Since then, the city has been deciding what to do with it, and after local consultations has landed on a mixed-use plan that includes trails, parks, open spaces and a mix of townhouses and mid-rise developments ranging from three to six storeys. 

At six storeys, High Line Condos is at the taller end of that range, and its design takes advantage of the views that come with being the biggest kid on the block. The rooftop features a terrace with landscaped greenery, trees, a barbecue area, fire pit and pet run.  

The name of the development pays homage to New York City’s High Line. Once a derelict elevated rail path, this public space was scheduled for demolition until a group of citizens lobbied for its preservation. Today, it is a spectacular elevated public park and walkway stretching 2.3 kilometres, with landscaping, benches and public spaces.  

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“We’ve really tried to capture that harmony between the urban and the natural that you see in the High Line,” says Branthaven marketing manager Chris Hutchins. “If you look at our rooftop, the way the beautiful slanted benches tie into the landscaping, you can really see that those choices were High Line inspired.” 

Branthaven has opted for a geothermal heating and cooling system, lowering operational costs and generating up to a 100-percent reduction in carbon emissions. Parking spots are also electric-vehicle ready.  

Another featured amenity of the project is its expansive two-storey co-working space, which features 17.5-foot ceilings and a soaring glass wall that overlooks the adjacent greenery. And because the development directly abuts protected forest, many of the suites have treetop views.   

The project is scheduled for completion in 2027, and when suites are ready for occupancy, Branthaven is making an unusual guarantee: the entire building, from amenities to hallways and elevators, will be fully complete and operational.  

“We’ve sold tens of thousands of units, and it really is unusual for everything to be fully completed when residents move in,” says Cosic.  

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Unfinished gyms, taped and uncarpeted hallways, sporadic service disruptions to air conditioning and heat, wonky water pressure and temperature, and construction noise are all commonplace issues when occupying a new condo for the first time.  

“Residents aren’t going to be sitting in a jumble of dust and construction traffic,” says Cosic.  

Once built, High Line Condos will form a part of Churchill Meadows, Mississauga’s westernmost neighbourhood. The area is slated to grow by 21 percent over the next seven years, with much of that growth coming from new housing along the developing Ninth Line Lands.  

“Prices are expected to rise as those other developments fill in the area,” says Cosic. “Joining the neighbourhood now means getting in at the lowest price possible.” 

Units at High Line range from 480 square feet to 970 square feet, with prices from $604,900 to $1,061,900. At $1,030 per square foot, prices are well below the price of a new condo in Toronto, which will set you back an average of $1,168, according to Urbanation’s 2024 first-quarter report. It’s an attractive number for those looking to invest, as rental prices in Mississauga are almost exactly on par with Toronto:  $2,495 per month for a one-bedroom in North Mississauga, just $6 less than the Toronto average of $2,501.   

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It’s a price point that makes the project attractive to first-time buyers, says Cosic, but she says they’re also seeing a lot of downsizers from adjacent neighbourhoods, as well as a new category of purchaser Cosic calls the “tip-toe investor.” 

“These are parents who are buying a place that will be for their children, down the road when they’re grown,” says Cosic. “We’re finding that people really want to create this little nest egg for their kids. When the time comes, they can either live in it or sell it. We’re guessing many will want to stay.”   

 Units starting at $604,900 for 480 square feet. For more information, visit https://www.branthaven.com/communities/highline. 

Three things  

Formerly agricultural lands, the massive Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Mattamy Sports Park was completed in 2021 and features a 75,000-square-foot sports complex and a 50-acre park, both designed with the simple, futuristic flair of MJMA Architecture. 5320 Ninth Line 

See Tegan and Sara, learn how to watercolour paint and dance salsa under one roof. The FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, a 15-minute drive west, hosts year-round concerts and events in its 500-seat theatre, as well as a full roster of classes for everyone from kids to seniors. 1010 Main St. E. 

 Built on top of a former equestrian training centre, the Royal Ontario Golf Club is an 18-hole local favourite, with nine ponds, rolling fairways and expansive meadows bordered by mature forests. 6378 Trafalgar Rd.  

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