Dilawri Group has opened a new Thornhill, Ont., auto dealership and plans to launch one in Richmond Hill, Ont., as part of a high-rise residential mixed-use development.

The Thornhill Audi new-vehicle sales and service location comprises 40,000 square feet at 7064 Yonge Street. In conjunction with the opening, Dilawri converted a temporary new-vehicle dealership across the street into a permanent Audi pre-owned vehicle sales outlet.

Meanwhile, Dilawri said it is investing in a new Richmond Hill dealership that will sell and service pre-owned vehicles.

“This store will feature a first-of-its-kind, multi-level street front boutique experience that is seamlessly incorporated into a mixed-use high-rise residential development,” said Audi in a news release.

The project will include building-integrated solar photovoltaic panels, a green roof, other sustainability measures and electric-vehicle charging stations.

“This development is a reflection of our vision for the future of sustainable retail automotive operations in dense urban markets,” said David Boots, Dilawri’s vice-president of real estate and strategic development.

Construction is expected to commence in 2024.