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Toronto Rail Yards project coming from Fengate and LiUNA
Toronto Rail Yards project coming from Fengate and LiUNA
Fengate Asset Management has announced the launch of Toronto Rail Yards, a large mixed-use community to be built above the rail corridor south of Front Street West between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue in the city’s downtown area.
 | Design, Policy and Canadian Cities The market will change. Will the plan?Naama BlonderArchitect, Urban Designer, Urban Planner | B.Arch, OAA, RPP, MCIP |
The hidden housing bottleneck lurking beneath
Economists, developers and municipal leaders say water and wastewater systems are increasingly limiting housing construction in parts of Canada as cities and towns struggle with aging infrastructure, rapid population growth and the cost of upgrades.
Montreal tower height hits new city cap
The Quartier Molson redevelopment in Montreal is facing delays as developers seek approval to build taller towers than current rules allow. A new city height cap has triggered possible citizen opposition and could reduce or delay planned additional housing units.
KingSett seeks court intervention in B.C. townhouse project
A lender connected to a 130-townhome development under construction in Burnaby is seeking a court’s order, citing “lost confidence” in project management. KingSett is seeking an order under the federal CCAA, claiming it is owed more than $59M.
Surrey will move ahead on amenity cost charges
Surrey council recently gave staff the go-ahead to write up new amenity cost charge (ACC) bylaws for consideration. ACCs are a development finance tool provided by the province to allow local governments to collect funds for amenities from developments.
Mattamy acquires 153 acres in Calgary for development
Mattamy Homes announced last week it has acquired 153 acres of land in Calgary and is planning to build a new community offering a mix of single-family homes, semi-detached homes and townhomes.
Massive new residential buildings proposed by Edmonton
A large new residential community is being eyed near a mall just outside of Edmonton. The new project, named Loxley Commons, would bring 248 purpose-built rental homes just east of the Sherwood Park Mall.
North Bay commercial, industrial project sparks debate
Northern Gateway Development is looking to create eight industrial and seven commercial lots 700 metres from North Bay's new twin pad arena. However, not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat.
The brokerage deals reshaping luxury retail
Canada’s luxury retail landscape is increasingly concentrating investment in a relatively small number of high-performing retail destinations. The trend is reshaping shopping centres and luxury districts in Toronto and Vancouver while creating opportunities in select markets across the country.
AutoCanada expands collision platform with acquisition
AutoCanada Inc., a leading Canadian multi-location automobile dealership and collision repair group, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Contemporary Coachworks, a two-location collision repair business based in Calgary, Alta.
Vancouver’s top croissant bakery opening third location
The ground floor of a downtown office tower is not where you would expect a croissant line to form. But that is exactly where one of Vancouver’s best croissant shops is making its next move.
A conversation with the Ookwemin Minising design team
It is a very rare opportunity to be able to build a brand new neighbourhood on a brand new island on prime waterfront property near the heart of Canada's largest metropolis, but that is precisely opportunity this design team's task.
Padlock Euro Storage Fund I announces final payout
Padlock Euro Storage Fund I has declared a cash distribution on all unit classes and said it will redeem and cancel all outstanding units following payment of the final distribution and redemption price, effectively winding down the fund.
Brookfield raises $900M CRE liquidity needs fund
Brookfield Asset Management has raised hundreds of millions for its second real estate fund targeting recapitalizations and equity solutions. The fund raised approximately US$900 million from global investors including public pensions, insurance companies and family offices.
TPG, Norges, Canadian pensions make $2B bet
TPG Real Estate, two Canadian pension fund managers and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund are investing in a US$2-billion grocery-anchored American retail platform by acquiring Echo Realty, which operates more than 230 retail centres across the U.S.
How the World Cup boosts CRE in secondary markets
Some of the most compelling and measurable effects of the World Cup impact are expected to emerge in a tier of high-growth, secondary markets where the tournament intersects with existing development momentum, infrastructure investment and evolving urban identity.
Chicago Bears will move stadium to Indiana
After years of speculation, the Chicago Bears have decided where to develop their new stadium, and the result isn't in Illinois' favour. The team's board of directors voted to move forward with its new stadium project in Hammond, Ind.
Frasers weighs $667M bid for Gateshead shopping centre
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc is considering a US$667-million bid for Metrocentre, one of the U.K.’s biggest shopping centres. Estate agents at Knight Frank are running a sale process for the centre in Gateshead.
Squarepoint commits $574M to huge London office
One of London’s biggest investment firms, Squarepoint Capital, has committed over US$574 million to a major office move as the firm doubles down on its presence in the Square Mile. The new space is 400,000 square feet.
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