The Influencers

2fifteen

A benchmark for luxury living

New from DBS Developments, 2Fifteen is for ‘high net-worth individuals’ seeking flexibility, freedom, and carefree living without a long-term financial burden.
FourFifty The Well

Art at the heart of FourFifty The Well

From its dramatic curb appeal to its sophisticated art-centric interior, RioCan Living has created a unique experience at FourFifty The Well in Toronto.
DEI progress harder to see in 2023 survey

DEI progress harder to see in 2023 survey

A jump in participation makes progress harder to see in findings from the third global survey of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the commercial real estate sector.

The legacy of Sen̓áḵw

Currently underway in Vancouver, Sen̓áḵw is a powerful testament to Indigenous land ownership and an economic legacy that’s expected to generate upwards of $10 billion in revenue for the Squamish Nation.
Promises aplenty ahead of Manitoba election

Promises aplenty ahead of Manitoba election

Manitobans are hearing promises aplenty as political parties offer up tax cuts, rate freezes and incentive programs ahead of the provincial election, set for October 3.
decarbonization

Investing in the greater good

As the world seeks to eliminate harmful emissions that contribute to the climate crisis, the known benefits of decarbonization are piling up.
Figure3 the Parker

Putting comfort, convenience and community first

At design firm Figure3, understanding the values and attributes of the neighbourhood is a critical part of the design process.
wellness srtategies

Winter health & wellness strategies

To arm high-density building residents against the known mental health consequences of winter, Hazelview Properties launched “Wellness Strategies for Wintertime” in late 2022.
Capital Park Residences

Capital Park breathes new life into Victoria, BC

Capital Park is a $250-million, master-planned community located in the surging rental market of Victoria, BC.
job market

Attracting talent in a competitive job market

Two leading property managers share their tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented employees in a tough post-COVID job market.
Ukrainian evacuees arrive to housing scarcity

Ukrainian evacuees arrive to housing scarcity

Newcomers will be confronting Canada’s affordable housing shortage, while also dealing with potential trauma, language barriers and the general culture shock of unfamiliar surroundings.
Lakeview Village

Lakeview Village set to transform waterfront

Once the site of ugly coal-burning station, Lakeview Village is transforming Mississauga's waterfront into a vibrant, mixed-use community.
Climate change and ESG pervade CRE projections

Climate change and ESG pervade CRE projections

Climate change is more ominous than the spectre of regulations and taxes for a small majority of commercial real estate leaders responding to REALPAC’s recent survey of their expectations for the next decade.
Real estate gender splits outdo TSX benchmark

Real estate gender splits outdo TSX benchmark

Women are somewhat more conspicuous in commercial real estate’s executive suites and boardrooms than is the average for Canadian companies that disclose such information to regulators and unit/shareholders.
Calgary 8 Street

Thriving in a time of crisis

Calgary-based Avenue Living not only survived the onerous conditions of COVID-19, but emerged all the stronger for them. The reason? A sound investment strategy that favours Class B and C assets catering to what it calls “Canada’s stable and tenacious” workforce.
Lobby

A “future-proof” community in the making

Spanning four city blocks, the new Grand Central Mimico development is a transit-tailored, mixed-use community coming soon to Toronto’s west end.
COVID-19 clips 2020 investment performance

COVID-19 clips 2020 investment performance

A ten-year run of capital growth abruptly reversed, resulting in a 7.8 per cent loss of value across the 2,356 assets that the 44 portfolios represented in the Canada Annual Property Index hold.