Mirabella Development Corporation

Phoebe on Queen

18 Beverley St., Toronto, ON

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

Registered in 2003

Architects

Burka Architects Inc. and Wayne Swadron Architect Inc.

Interior Design

Cecconi Simone

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.

Alex Chu

Vice President of Management

Director of Engineering Science and Product Development

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, helping our company complete our Mirabella Condominiums project. 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 as well as our Director of Engineering Science and Product Development.

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. Since joining, 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. Justin also leads our property management and rental management operations. Projects include The Diamond on Yonge Condominiums, Mirabella Condominiums, Bella Condominiums, and more.

Sean Wang

Senior 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. Since joining, 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.

Sean is currently leading Mirabella Construction Corporation.

Rita Rooney

Senior Vice President of Finance

Joining in 2008, Rita has been a large member in our company for almost 20 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 sales.

Joe Foti

President of Construction

With over 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 and 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.

Coming from a long family history of Italian construction professionals in North America, her grandfather immigrated from Italy to New York City in the early 1900s, helping erect some of the early foundations and structures of the city, while her father, Nick Di Lorenzo, was a dominant contractor and innovator in Toronto in the 1960’s and 70’s, inventing the “flying form” method of high-rise construction and bringing over the tall cranes from Europe that made it possible.

Starting out as a 16-year old girl delivering boxes of nails, plans and materials to concrete formwork sites, Julie Di Lorenzo has been part of our industry for over 40 years as an entrepreneur, real estate developer, and city builder, while simultaneously devoting her time and leadership towards innovating, improving, and supporting our communities.

Through Julie’s incredible leadership, Mirabella has become one of the largest female-run development companies in North America, where she has consistently embraced and pushed through multiple recessions, challenging development sites, and opposition in order to bring incredible landmark projects to life.

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 CIBPA Woman of the Year in 2025. Julie 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.