Intelligent City and Sustainable Development Group Announce 1,000 unit Development in Barrie

35 Sperling Drive is set to be the largest mass timber and prefabricated development in Canada

Vancouver, October 16, 2025 – Intelligent City, a leader in industrialized housing and prefabricated mass timber systems, today announced a landmark partnership with Sustainable Development Group (SDG) to deliver 1,000 new homes at 35 Sperling Drive in Barrie, Ontario. Designed as four timber towers above a two-storey concrete base, the project is the largest mass timber housing development in Canada by unit count announced to-date.

The project will be delivered using Intelligent City’s prefabricated mass timber systems —the same platform now under construction at 230 Royal York Road in Toronto, which will be Ontario’s tallest residential mass timber building at the time of completion this fall.  Using advanced automation, including industrial robots and AI to process and assemble building components on the production line, the company is driving innovation in construction. This scalable approach is designed to boost productivity, reduce construction time, lower carbon impacts and deliver high-quality housing at-scale.

“This partnership is a turning point for housing construction in Canada,” says Oliver David (OD) Krieg, president of Intelligent City. “By combining our construction technologies with SDG’s development vision, we can deliver homes faster and more sustainably – demonstrating what’s possible for cities across the country.”

“Our collaboration with Intelligent City reflects our shared commitment to building vibrant, sustainable communities,” says Kartik Singla, partner at SDG. “Barrie will be home to a project that not only addresses the urgent need for housing but also showcases Canadian leadership in innovation.”

The 35 Sperling Drive development represents an important milestone for Canada’s housing sector, proving that industrialized construction can deliver high-quality, low-carbon homes at-scale. It accelerates Intelligent City’s expansion in Ontario, validates its product platform, and positions the company to drive faster, more affordable, and more sustainable housing delivery across Canada.

About Intelligent City

Intelligent City accelerates the supply of urban housing using renewable resources and industrialized manufacturing to empower people to live in better homes and communities. The company is taking a product-approach to the design and manufacturing of prefabricated mass timber building systems for mid- to high-rise urban housing. By integrating automation, AI, and sustainable materials, Intelligent City delivers efficient, low-carbon, and high-performance buildings while focusing on affordability, sustainability, and scalability in the construction industry​​​. For more information visit https://intelligent-city.com/

Media Contact

Shawn Keyes

VP, Business Development

shawn.keyes@intelligent-city.com


About Sustainable Development Group (SDG)

Sustainable Development Group (SDG) is reimagining the future of housing by creating sustainable, community-driven developments that balance affordability, design, and long-term impact. With a focus on mid-scale residential projects, SDG takes a holistic approach that integrates smart planning, responsible construction, and collaborative partnerships to deliver vibrant and resilient neighborhoods. By combining innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, SDG is leading the way in addressing housing challenges and shaping livable cities for generations to come. For more information visit https://sdgcanada.com/

Media Contact:

Mathu Kamalakaran

Marketing Coordinator

mathu@sdgcanada.com

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