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80 Queen St. East: The pivot that unlocked asset value

Carl Laffan Commercial Hotels Toronto / GTA Apr. 29 2026

NEW COLUMNIST: In the wake of COVID-19, a six-storey office podium mid-construction in downtown Toronto effectively lost its entire market value almost overnight. But the story at 80 Queen St. East has a happy ending.

Busy doesn’t mean performing: what dwell time reveals about asset performance

Philippe Demers Commercial Asset Management National Apr. 28 2026

For developers and asset managers, attracting people to a site is only part of the equation. Not all busy places perform equally: some attract constant traffic but generate limited activity. Others support stronger leasing, higher spend and more consistent use.

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