Mirabella Development Corporation

Rita Rooney

Senior Vice President of Finance

Joining in 2008, Rita has been a large member in our company for over 16 years. Rita has a deep knowledge of all aspects of finance and accounting and oversees both the long term and the day-to-day financial management of the organization. Key responsibilities include managing risk and investment strategies, overseeing all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll and tax preparation, and tracking/managing the overall financial health of the company. Rita has played a key part in the financial management and closings of thousands of residential units.

Alex Chu

Vice President of Management

Alex graduated from the University of Toronto Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program in 2020, and also received an MBA degree from the University of Toronto in 2022. Alex began his career in Real Estate Development as a summer intern at Diamante Development in 2017, following which he completed internships at CIMCO Refrigeration and UHN, before joining Mirabella Development full time in September 2022. Through his time at Mirabella Development, Alex has gained hands-on experience in construction, warranty processes, customer care, and accounting management and was quickly promoted to the role of VP of Management.

Sean Wang

Vice President of Development

Sean Wang graduated from the University of Toronto in 2017, where he received his Civil Engineering degree, and promptly joined the Mirabella Development Corporation team as a Project Manager (then known as Diamante Development Corporation). Through his time at Mirabella Development, Sean has gained hands-on experience in planning, development and construction within the Real Estate Development industry, and was quickly promoted to the role of VP of Development. Over the last 7 years, Sean has developed an extensive knowledge of construction and development through his lead role in the management of all aspects of construction and development, including but not limited to project management, site supervision, trade coordination, costing, procurement, and quality control. Projects include The Diamond on Yonge Condominiums, Mirabella Condominiums, Bella Condominiums, and more.

Justin Federbush

Vice President of Marketing and Sales

Justin Federbush graduated from the University of Toronto in 2017, where he received his Civil Engineering degree, and promptly joined the Mirabella Development Corporation team as a Project Manager (then known as Diamante Development Corporation). Through his time at Mirabella Development, Justin has gained hands-on experience in marketing and sales within the Real Estate Development industry, and in 2020 was promoted to the role of VP of Marketing and Sales. Over the last 7 years, Justin has been responsible the designing, implementing, and managing all marketing and sales strategies for our portfolio of projects, as well as for the company. Notwithstanding his engineering background, Justin has developed a strong marketing and design skillset, which he has used to develop and create all of Mirabella Development’s marketing materials including websites, email marketing campaigns, brochures, signage, and advertisements. Projects include The Diamond on Yonge Condominiums, Mirabella Condominiums, Bella Condominiums, and more.

Joe Foti

President of Construction

With 40 years of hands-on experience in the Real Estate and Construction industry, Joe Foti has a deep knowledge of all aspects of construction and development, including but not limited to project management, site supervision, trade coordination, costing, procurement, and quality control. Joe Foti has built some of Ontario’s largest and most important projects under the Devon Construction, Diamante Development, and now Mirabella Development names, acting as a lead comprehensive role in the construction execution of the following (but not limited to) projects: Empire Plaza Condominiums, Terminal Three International Airport Hotel and Parking, Bata Shoe Museum, 520 Kingston Rd., for Cityhome, LIUNA Social Housing Development in Ottawa, Multiple multi-unit residential projects in Tai Pei City, Canada Life Office Building on Simcoe St., One Balmoral Avenue, The Royalton, 2 Roxborough St. East, Domus in Yorkville, Phoebe on Queen, One City Hall, The Florian, and Mirabella Condominiums.

Julie Di Lorenzo

President & CEO

Julie Di Lorenzo has been self-employed since 1982 and operates one of the largest female run Real Estate Development Companies in North America. Julie has served on the boards of the Ontario Science Centre, Harbourfront Toronto, Tarion (Ontario New Home Warranties Plan (ONHWP)), St. Michael’s Hospital, NEXT36, Waterfront Toronto, Chair of Investment and Real Estate (IREC) Committee of Waterfront Toronto, Havergal College (Board and Co-Chair of Facilities), York School (Board and interim Vice-Chair), and Canadian Civil Liberties Association Board, and recently the Pontifical Institute. Julie has also served various levels of governments in advisory capacity on Women’s issues, Economic Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Housing recently on Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force. As the first female President of Greater Toronto Home Builders Association (GTHBA), she was instrumental in the Daniel Burnham award-winning Ontario Growth Management Plan (2004-2005). Awards include Lifetime Achievement BILD 2017, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) Business Excellence 2005, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) Businesswoman of the Year 2021, the BILD Riley Brethour Leadership Award 2022 and was named to the Order of Ontario in 2024. Current Academic Credentials and Certifications include a Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) and Rotman Governance ICD from the University of Toronto. 

100 Davenport Road

100 Davenport Road

19 Stories | 42 Units

Coming Soon

100 Davenport Road is located at the corner of McAlpine Ave and Davenport Road in the luxurious Yorkville neighbourhood. The site is zoning approved to permit the development of a 19-storey high-rise mixed-use building with 42 luxury residential units.

Mathias Place

1731 Lawrence Ave. E.

7 Stories | 95 Units

Construction Starting in 2024

In collaboration with the Good Shepherd Ministries, Mathias Place will provide permanent supportive housing and assisted daily living for low-income seniors who have experienced homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless. The development will provide 95 units and will include 24-hour onsite supports from caseworkers and personal support workers.

49 Collier St.

49 Collier St.

33 Stories | 297 Units and Retail

Coming Soon

49 Collier St. is located at the south-east corner of Owen and Collier Streets. The site is zoning approved to permit the development of a 33-storey high-rise mixed-use building with 297 residential units and 1,272m2 of ground floor commercial space.

The Royalton

801 Bay St.

18 Stories | 137 Units and Retail

Registered in 2000

This condominium on the north east corner of College and Bay Sts. takes its cue from one of the city’s favourite Art Moderne structures – the former Eaton’s College St. building across the street. Light in colour with the rounded corners and a streamlined verticality, The Royalton echoes the style of its high-profile neighbour. Architect Attila Burka called this project, (located on an “impossible 100-foot by 100-foot site” between a government building), his “Swiss watch” for its complex interlocking plan incorporating 137 suites. This trendsetting project helped pioneer the movement towards the replacement of C-class office buildings with residential condominiums, and introduced residential uses to Bay St. near the business district. The Royalton features an extraordinary roof-top garden and party area, guest suites, and full catering kitchen.

Two Roxborough

2 Roxborough St. E.

7 Stories | 35 Units and Retail

Registered in 2001

Two Roxborough elegantly marks the gateway to Rosedale, one of Toronto’s oldest and most exclusive neighbourhoods. Designed to appeal to nearby residents who are looking to downsize, the building is clad in a traditional red brick with classic copper and precast details. Loggias add style and grace to the building, The intimate and exclusive building represents the development principles we embrace, a central location close to transit and the amenities of the city on a site that lends itself to intensification.

Domus in Yorkville

3 McAlpine St.

8 Stories | 90 Units

Registered in 2002

Domus is unique. Located in Upper Yorkville, next to The Florian’s site, it is a complex structure, which only a skilled developer and builder would undertake. Most remarkable are the huge windows and the multi-faceted elevations. The flow-through two-level units with curving stairs offer remarkable interior spaces and perspectives. One side of the development, with its lush, landscaped grounds, is composed of townhomes, enhancing the residential flavour of the neighbourhood. Domus earned the Greater Toronto Home Builder’s Project of the Year awarded in 1998.

One Balmoral

1 Balmoral Ave.

9 Stories | 133 Units and Retail

Registered in 1998

At a time when the real estate industry was in deep recession in the early 1990s, Diamante boldly moved forward with this 133-unit condominium and townhouse project that transformed Toronto’s Yonge St. south of St. Clair Ave. An elegant building in a French Beaux Arts style, One Balmoral raised the bar for the condominium industry, with its style and the care lavished on suite design. Built of the highest quality precast, it looks as fresh as the day it opened. This was an excellent example of Main Streets Architecture and Land Use Planning with retail at grade, a through glass lobby, terraced transition to the residential neighbourhood and a rear garden enjoyed by the residents.

Phoebe on Queen

18 Beverley St.

8 Stories | 231 Units, Retail and a 2ac Garden

Registered in 2003

Toronto’s Queen St. West neighborhood has evolved over time, diverse in its uses yet harmonious in its architecture. Diamante reflects this diversity in its exceptional project Phoebe on Queen, featuring three distinct building types, integrated into its landscaped two-acre site with common underground. Phoebe has earned high praise from many quarters. It was named Project of the Year by the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association in 1999. Architecture critic Christopher Hume of the Toronto Star, in awarding top marks to the project, writes that “the brilliance of Phoebe lies in its planning, its layout and the way it’s put together.” Phoebe on Queen offers an impressive internal landscaped courtyard, a fitness centre, two guest suites and a party room.

One City Hall

111 Elizabeth Street

16 Stories | 521 Units and Retail

Registered in 2007

Minutes from everything, at an important address in the heart of Toronto at Bay and Dundas Sts., One City Hall is a landmark project that revitalized an important city quadrant. It has also received top reviews from Toronto’s architecture critics. The Toronto Star’s Christopher Hume commented: “This sleek, retro-modernist structure is one of the most engaging condos to appear on the skyline in some time.” The development has rejuvenated and given coherence to the community just north of Toronto’s City Hall. With generous retail spaces at street level, One City Hall features a dramatically linear exterior, high quality materials and well-proportioned built form. Amenities include a swimming pool, open-air rooftop garden, private dining rooms, a party room, guest suites, exercise rooms and 24 hour concierge. This was one of the largest residential buildings built in Toronto at the time and yet it fits within the context appropriately. Retail was cultivated to not only serve the residents but also the neighbourhood.

Bella Condominiums

5300 Yonge St.

43 Stories | 395 Units and Retail

Coming Soon

Introducing Bella Condominiums, a new residential condominium coming to the heart of the North York City Centre. Located at 5300 Yonge St, this 43-storeys tall building boasts an elegant 4-storey podium clad in brick finish panels, providing a stunning and modern appeal. With 395 residential units and over 4,000 sq. ft. of retail space fronting Yonge Street, this development is set to redefine urban living in North York.

The Florian

88 Davenport Road

25 Stories | 100 Units and Retail

Registered in 2013

The Florian, completed in 2013 is certainly one of Toronto’s most exclusive and most luxurious projects. The suites are spacious and light-filled, some occupying entire floors; the amenities include 24-hour concierge and valet service, a roof-top garden, fitness centre and indoor pool, rooms for entertaining and socializing and a wine cellar. The 100-suite project offers a 25-storey tower set in a four-storey podium that curves with the flow of Davenport Rd. at Bay St. A modern design with classic museum quality brick details, the building features horizontal balcony lines and curtain-wall glazing, The residences offer exceptional vistas over the neighbourhoods of Rosedale and Yorkville.

Diamond on Yonge

75 Canterbury Pl.

30 Stories | 371 Units

Registered in 2022

The Diamond Condominiums on Yonge rises 30-storeys above North York’s City Centre, providing 371 suites. Connected and convenient, North York has become a hip, refined urban destination with gourmet restaurants, chic salons, designer shopping and award-winning theatre. Amenities include a private garden, where residents can relax in comfortable seating areas amidst lush gardens, a tranquil water feature, stone walls accents, barbeque facilities and an outdoor dining area. Other on-site amenities include a billiard and games room, a theatre room and a library with a fireplace. On the second floor, there is a fully equipped fitness room, men’s and women’s saunas and change rooms, a yoga studio and two furnished guest suites.

Mirabella Condominiums

1926 – 1928 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

38 Stories | 724 Units

Registered in 2022

Nestled within an area between High Park and Lake Ontario, Mirabella Condominiums combines urban living within one of the most natural settings in Toronto and is Mirabella Development’s latest building. Mirabella, composed of two 38-storey towers connected by a 10-storey podium, provides 724 units, over 20,000 sq.ft. of indoor amenity space and almost 18,000 sq.ft. of outdoor amenity space, making it one of the largest residential buildings in Toronto.

 

Mirabella has achieved the voluntary Tier 2 level of the Toronto Green Standards Version 2 and is registered under the LEED® green building rating system with a goal of LEED® Gold.  Achieving both of these certifications requires the building to implement numerous environmental initiatives in order to optimize energy performance and to minimize our environmental footprint well beyond what is a standard.

 

Mirabella also features “motion in air (ma)”, one of the largest installations of public art in Toronto, if not Canada, on a private sector project. The artwork, which spans the length of a football field, is made up of over 500 recyclable aluminum panels which have been installed across and directly on the north façade of the podium. This beautiful installation is seen by over 150,000 people per day travelling along the Gardiner Expressway and by GO train and perfectly integrates with the building’s design and natural surroundings, celebrating and enhancing the environment while using durable, eco-friendly materials.