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Reliance Properties pitches new development at Capital Iron Lands

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Reliance Properties pitches new dev. at Capital Iron Lands

Victoria’s city council will soon review Reliance Properties’ application for Capital Iron Lands, a largely undeveloped 6.7-acre site along a long-dormant harbour that would be a key component for the British Columbia capital’s planned Arts & Innovation District.

Emergia selling dev. land adjacent to Alliston Honda plant

Emergia Inc. (EMER-CN) has had a very busy past 10 days, announcing a potential new investment in the Montreal firm, a shakeup of its board, and the pending sale of development land adjacent to the Honda plant in Alliston, Ont.

Gov'ts commit $100M for semiconductor plant in Bromont

The federal and Quebec governments are investing $100 million to boost the manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, vital components in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing, with a $59.9-million investment for an IBM Canada facility.

Bécancour, Que. Ford cathode plant put on hold

The cathode factory built by Ford and its partners in Bécancour – a major project in the province's battery sector – is subject to a major slowdown. The billion-dollar project's deadline is pushed back, and risk of increased costs rises.

Federal public servants to return to office 3 days per week

The federal government will expect public servants in the office three days per week in September, a major policy change to the twice-a-week hybrid model that prompted some 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members to strike last year.

Financial risk of uninsured tenants

As a landlord or property manager, the smooth operation and maintenance of your rental properties are paramount. However, amidst the everyday challenges, one often overlooked aspect is the financial risk posed by uninsured tenants.

Sponsored by: APOLLO Insurance

Fiera begins building large Calgary rooftop solar array

Fiera Real Estate Investments Ltd. has started its first in-house rooftop solar project at a 503,000-square-foot industrial property in the Calgary area, which it believes will be the biggest of its kind in Canada.

Rampart 96,726-square-foot Edmonton industrial now leasing

Rampart Business Park in Edmonton will soon be home to over 96,700 square feet of new distribution space at Rampart III. The state-of-the-art industrial building is now leasing, with construction slated for completion in summer 2024.  

CF portfolio leads ICSC Mall Productivity Ranking Study

Cadillac Fairview properties make up more than half of Canada’s highest-performing shopping centres, according to the latest International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual mall productivity rankings. It has 13 of the Top-25 Canadian shopping centres in the rankings.

Construction boom hits Moncton in first quarter of 2024

Moncton is experiencing a construction surge, with 183 permits worth $56.5 million issued in Q1, more than doubling Q1 2023. Residential construction represents 37 per cent of that, with 164 units valued at $21 million approved.

Vancouver tower project pivots from condos to rental housing

Another residential tower project, a 22-storey building by developer Townline and Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects in downtown Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, is pivoting from condominiums as its primary use to purpose-built rental. 

Incentives offered for pre-construction Toronto condos

Developers are scrambling to sell units by offering reduced deposits and mortgage assistance for preconstruction condos. For a limited time, Camrost Felcorp is offering two years of mortgage costs up to $90,000 for units less than $1 million.

'One of the rarest settings I've ever seen': Britannia Beach

The Britannia Beach townhome development in British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky Corridor, just north of Vancouver, has been an opportunity for Adera Developments to join a project in a visually stunning region.

UEL near UBC targeted for higher housing density

The University Endowment Lands (UEL) neighbourhood north of University Boulevard by the UBC campus in Vancouver currently encompasses larger single-family houses and mansions on unconventionally big lots. These lots are amongst the most expensive properties in B.C.

Alberta could finally get Calgary-to-Edmonton train line

After years of anticipation from locals, Alberta could finally be getting a train line connecting its two biggest cities. The announcement was made Monday morning by Premier Danielle Smith as part of the Passenger Rail Master Plan.

Cushman & Wakefield reports Q1 2024 financial results

Cushman and Wakefield reported revenues of $2.2 billion, down $64.5 million or three per cent compared to Q1 2023, primarily driven by the Americas, which decreased six per cent due to asset mix changes. 

Yardi to become WeWork's majority owner in $450M exit plan

Attorneys for WeWork revealed in a Monday bankruptcy hearing that, under its plan to exit bankruptcy, property management software provider Yardi Systems would become the majority owner of the coworking titan taking a 60% stake in a private WeWork.

$3B Tampa mixed-use project moves forward

Strategic Property Partners has unveiled expansion plans for its $3-bilion downtown Tampa development. The 56-acre walkable live-work-play neighbourhood will feature a build-to-suit office tower, a condominium high-rise and mixed-use entertainment centre with a hotel.

Top 5 U.S. metros for industrial deliveries in 2023

A few top metros emerged as industrial sector leaders displaying resilience and adaptability, fuelled by the reshoring and nearshoring of manufacturing, increased construction spending and e-commerce with some 600 million square feet of industrial space completed nationally in 2023.

Brookfield adds to Dubai portfolio with warehouse deal

Brookfield Asset Management bought a controlling stake in Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments realty platform which owns 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space in the UAE, securing a slice of prime warehousing space in a hot commercial property market. 

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