Home is about more than just the bricks and mortar. It’s about the neighbourhood, local parks, convenient amenities and a sense of community. For Flato Developments, designing and building a master-planned community begins by creating a sense of place and a strong connection to the community.

“We believe that building communities is more than just building homes,” says Shakir Rehmatullah, president of Flato Developments. “That is why we strive to create dynamic and vibrant neighbourhoods, for homeowners at all stages of their lives, while giving back to the communities we operate and build in.”

From York Region to Simcoe County, and most recently in the Village of Dundalk, a burgeoning community in Grey County, Flato Developments has a proven record of keeping community needs in mind when creating complete communities with rich amenities and services.

Discovering Dundalk’s newest community

Flato is the biggest developer in the Village of Dundalk, with two premier lowrise residential projects underway, Edgewood Greens and Carriage House. Edgewood Greens is the perfect place to put down roots. With 1,200 new spacious homes up to 4,000 sq. ft., families looking for more space can find homes with elegant living and dining areas, plenty of room to create a home office or study area and large private backyards. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to register to learn more about new phases coming soon.

Carriage House is an exquisite collection of well-crafted townhomes and detached homes that offer magnificent heritage exteriors and the kind of interior features and finishes families love. With designer kitchens, nine-ft. ceilings throughout, custom stonework and so much more, the homes have been meticulously designed to make a statement in a community that is truly like no other.

“We listened to local residents’ needs when we worked on the plan for this new community,” says Rehmatullah. “We worked with our stakeholders and the municipality to find the best plan for the township and the community.”

Flato learned there was an urgent need for an apartment for seniors, so instead of creating a plan that included only lowrise residential homes, the company included an adult lifestyle apartment in the master plan.

Residents at Edgewood Suites can choose from studio rentals, and one- or two-bedroom suites to discover safe, carefree and comfortable living at its finest. The building is nearing completion and will be a welcome addition to the community.

Flato also looked at the healthcare facilities in the area and worked with the township and Grey Bruce Health Services to build a new full-service clinic right in heart of Dundalk, donating $1 million to make it happen. “In 2020, Flato donated $1 million to South East Grey Community Health Centre, a charity organization providing health care services and programs to the residents of Grey County. This gift will help build a full-service health clinic in Dundalk, expanding access to primary care, mental health, social and home care services to area residents,” says Rehmatullah.

As the charming village continues to grow, there is a need for more retail, grocery and services. Realizing this, Flato converted the plan for townhomes to a commercial plaza, Edgewood Plaza, right off Hwy 10. Edgewood Plaza features 700- to 5,000-sq.-ft. units.

With more diverse residential housing, an apartment for seniors, a new retail/commercial plaza, healthcare services, and enhanced parks and nature trails, Flato is building a complete community in Dundalk that is a result of unparalleled community engagement.

Committed to community service

Since its founding in 2005, Flato has been committed to supporting charities and causes in places where Flato operates and builds new communities.

From giving to local hospitals and clinics to promoting arts and culture, Flato is dedicated to positive change in our communities. Flato has actively supported arts, healthcare, foodbanks and others in the community.

For example, Flato is the Honourary Patron of the Flato Markham Theatre, and the company has committed a $1.37-million donation over the next 15 years to help the Academy Theatre in Lindsay plan for sustainable, long-term growth. This theatre is now called the Flato Academy Theatre Lindsay.

Flato built the Shakir Rehmatullah Cancer Clinic of Markham Stouffville Hospital. The company also actively supports Markdale Hospital in Grey County, as well as the South East Grey Community Health Centre, Headwaters Hospital in Dufferin County, Stevenson Memorial Hospital in New Tecumseth, and Ross Memorial Hospital in Kawartha Lakes.

Dedicated to building complete communities

Flato Developments has introduced a new and refreshing spirit to community building across southern Ontario. The homebuilder has established a reputation for paying meticulous attention to the finest details.

Understanding the unique needs of each community is how Flato excels at seamlessly integrating a new neighbourhood into an existing one, how the builder offers distinctive homes with innovative designs, and how the company goes above and beyond to ensure customer and community satisfaction.

“This is all part of our corporate mission, not just building homes but enhancing the complete communities we develop,” says Rehmatullah.

To learn more about Flato Developments, and register for information about upcoming communities, visit flatogroup.com.