Retail
BIAs drive ethnic retail neighbourhoods
In the past year, the City of Toronto has welcomed about 2,500 new retail and service establishments of all sizes, more than twice the amount
Changes to Toronto sewers bylaw may be on tap
Toronto has two changes to its sewers bylaw coming down the pipes that, if adopted, may trickle down to building owners and managers.
An upside to declining investment returns
Canada's real estate cycle wanes in 2014, but REITs are on the upsurge.
Retail market trends on the GTA horizon: report
The demand for office property fueled a $10.3 billion investment surge in commercial sectors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during 2014 and retail investment
Vacancies pending as Target departs Canada
Target will vacate 133 retail stores, plus industrial and office space after announcing the termination of its Canadian operations.
Retail real estate supports Canadian economy
The Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac) estimated that the contributions of the retail real estate sector to the Canadian economy in 2013 was a
BOMA BESt offers portfolio-based application
BOMA BESt's new portfolio-wide application targets light industrial and open-air retail properties
Urbanization is the new normal: report
Urbanization is the new normal, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report. The publication, now in its
Inferior assets squelch investor demand: report
Investment activity in Canada’s commercial real estate market tipped over $13 billion during the mid-quarter, down 10 per cent from the first half of the
Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having
Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy
A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns
As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...
Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Preparing an emergency response plan
Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.
B.C. Hydro pulls back on conservation
B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...
Massive retail investment in Vancouver
New retail developments and U.S. retailer interest in the Metro Vancouver market have been significant enough to stir ...
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...



