GTA developments 2026–2028: what’s actually approved and being built

At a glance: most “coming soon” claims are proposals. This tracker only lists projects with an official source, and it says exactly how far each one has got. A building permit is the strongest signal. Council approval is a permission, not a start date.

Checked on 3 October 2026. Updated monthly.

How to read a project’s stage

If you are buying near a project, the stage tells you how much weight to give it. If you are a business owner, a permit-issued tower nearby means new customers in two to four years; an application means maybe.

The tracker: strongest projects by stage

Sorted from strongest signal (permit issued, under construction) to approved but not started.

Transit that is open vs. under construction

• Open: Line 5 Eglinton (Feb 2026) and Line 6 Finch West (Dec 2025).
• Under construction, no official opening year: Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton West extension, Yonge North Subway Extension, Hazel McCallion LRT and the GO extension to Bowmanville.
• Under construction with published windows: the Durham-Scarborough rapid bus in Ajax and Pickering (2025–2028).
• Highway 413: construction started (Ontario 2026 Budget).

Ads that promise a “subway opening in 2028” are not quoting an official date. Ask for the source.

How serious buyers use this

• Resale near a permitted project: expect 2–4 years of construction disruption, then new amenities and more competition from new units. Price both into the decision.
• Pre-construction: a project inside an approved transit community still needs a builder licence, a deposit plan and an occupancy date you can live with. Read the pre-construction guide.
• Commercial: new towers with podium retail need tenants. Grocery, daycare, clinic and food operators can negotiate early. See mall and plaza redevelopments.
• Land and plazas: older plazas near approved transit stations are where rezoning pressure is highest. Valuation depends on the lease roll and zoning, not just land size.

City-by-city detail

Every GTA municipality has its own guide with the full project list, transit, tax rate and business incentives: Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering, Ajax and more on the Guides page.

Read next: GTA mall and plaza redevelopments: the 2026 list

General information, not investment or legal advice. Planning approvals and construction timelines change; confirm the current status with the municipality before relying on it. Inderpal Sidhu, Salesperson · HomeLife Silvercity Realty Inc., Brokerage.

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