Toronto,
ON.,
January 14, 2026 — The
Rose Corporation, a leading real estate development and management firm, is
proud to announce that it was recognized in 2025 with three important industry
awards for its Bakerfield II purpose-built rental building in Newmarket.
The Bakerfield II was awarded the:
• BILD Award for Best
Purpose-Built Rental Project
• OHBA Award of Distinction for Best
Mid-Rise Building
• FRPO MAC Award for Rental
Development of the Year, 200 Units
or Less
Daniel
Berholz, President of The Rose Corporation, stated, “We are deeply
grateful for this recognition from three highly respected industry
organizations and our peers. After almost 45 years in business and over a
decade of delivering purpose built rental communities, The Bakerfield II stands
out as something truly special.”
The Bakerfield II, situated
at 200 Deerfield Road, concludes a four-tower, 4.5-acre master-planned
community, adding over 800 new units to the core of Uptown Newmarket. This
10-storey residence encompasses 175 suites and features 55 floor plan options,
ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom plus den, with affordable and
accessible units available. Suites include floor-to-ceiling windows, open
concept living, modern kitchens, quartz countertops, in-suite laundry,
stainless steel appliances, ample storage options and outdoor living space.
Residents of The Bakerfield II
enjoy access to a broad range of amenities including a golf simulator,
co-working spaces, and expanded lounge and gym areas. Other amenities include a
yoga studio, social and games lounges, screening room, children’s indoor play
zone and public playground, pet spa, car wash, automated parcel lockers, EV
charging stations, and a fireside lobby lounge.
The Bakerfield II was successful not only because of its
design and execution, but because it was built through a genuine public-private
partnership. The Rose Corporation worked closely with Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC), York Region, and the Town of Newmarket to transform
a derelict industrial site into a thriving the new Bakerfield community along
the Viva Rapid Transit corridor. In just eight years, this partnership
delivered more than 800 new purpose-built rental and condominium homes, now
enjoyed by over 1,500 residents.
These buildings serve a wide range of households and income
levels, including affordable units delivered in partnership with all levels of
government, constructed to meet high sustainability (LEED Silver) and civic
standards. The Bakerfield community reflects what can be achieved when public
agencies and private developers work together with a shared vision.
The Rose Corporation has an exciting pipeline of opportunities in cities and towns across the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is committed to delivering many more transformational rental communities like The Bakerfield II where they are needed most.
About The Rose
Corporation
The Rose Corporation
is a real estate development and asset management organization with a four-decade
long track record of successful real estate investment. Since 2014, The Rose
Corporation has focused on the development and construction of purpose-built
rental apartments and low-rise single-family subdivisions in the Greater Golden
Horseshoe. Through this mandate, Rose has recently completed, or has under active
development, over 10,000 new homes and lots with completion values exceeding $6.0
billion. The Rose Corporation is passionate about community-building for our
valued customers while generating strong returns for our partners.