Aurora Town Council has given the green light to a plan that will bring 74 new townhomes to land at 1426 and 1452 Wellington Street East. Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments on May 26, 2026, clearing the way for construction of 42 standard townhouse units and 32 back-to-back townhouse units, all linked by a private road. The project fits with provincial, regional, and local goals to concentrate new housing along major routes.
Land Services Group, a Markham-based developer led by CEO Reza Esmaeili, is behind the expansion. It builds on the company’s existing 30-unit Livewell on Wellington project already under construction at the same address, near Leslie Street and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. When both phases are complete, the total number of new homes will reach 104.
Affordability was a key factor in council’s support. Some of the back-to-back units are expected to be priced from roughly $699,000. Councillor Harold Kim said that price point aligns with ongoing talks about making homes more reachable in Aurora. Still, the debate wasn’t without friction. Councillor Wendy Gaertner voted against the initial motion, voicing worries about density and the small 200-square-foot amenity space at the centre of the site. Others raised parking concerns: the standard townhouses each have two driveway spots, but back-to-back units offer only one parking space plus a garage, with 15 visitor spots spread across the development.
How people get in and out of the site was also a point of discussion. Vehicles will enter and exit Wellington Street East using a right-in, right-out setup. A second connection will run through the parking lot of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. To manage future traffic, the developer must help cover the cost of a signalized intersection at the complex’s entrance on Wellington, sharing the expense with a nearby proposal at 1289 Wellington Street. It’s a piece of a larger puzzle for Aurora, which has a provincial target of 800 new housing units each year. Planning Director Marco Ramunno has noted that about 4,200 units are already approved but haven’t broken ground yet as the town aims for 8,000 units by 2031.
Construction will reshape part of the Wellington Street East corridor, continuing a shift toward more dense housing in Aurora. Council ultimately saw the plan as a practical step forward, though some residents and officials remain cautious about whether the amenity space and parking supply will be enough as new families move in.
