Metropia, established in 2009, is a Canadian real estate development company founded by Howard Sokolowski, who previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of Tribute Communities for 25 years. Drawing on more than 30 years of development-industry experience, Sokolowski leads the company as Founder, Chairman and CEO, with a focus on creating thoughtfully planned residential communities. According to the company, Metropia has planned, built and managed more than 14,000 residential units across over 20 communities, encompassing high-rise condominiums, low-rise housing and large-scale master-planned developments. Its portfolio includes projects in Toronto, North York, Markham, Unionville, Mississauga, Pickering, Oshawa and Calgary. The developer integrates residential living with amenities, public spaces and complementary commercial uses to create connected neighbourhoods. Its development approach emphasizes architectural design, construction quality, integrity and long-term value. Metropia also highlights customer care and homeowner support throughout the homebuying and ownership journey as central to its business philosophy. Its portfolio includes recognized projects such as 11YV, Union Village and The New Lawrence Heights, which have received industry recognition. The company continues to develop a range of urban residences and master-planned communities designed to respond to evolving homebuyer needs.