True North Square changes Winnipeg office market

True North Square changes Winnipeg office market

True North Square is a historic development in Winnipeg in many ways. It’s not just its scope: several hundred-thousand square feet of office, retail and residential space, along with a massive public plaza to host future fan “Whiteouts” for Winnipeg Jets playoff runs. It also marks the first, market-based class A office tower constructed in the city in decades.

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VillaNova to transform former Montreal industrial lands

A $1 billion housing development to be built on decontaminated industrial sites in the historic Montreal borough of Lachine points the way forward for future urban developments, its developer says. VillaNova is designed to create 4,000 housing units, ranging from townhouses and duplexes to multi-storey condo towers, during the next 10 years.

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Construction begins at downtown Mississauga’s M City

It’s taken more than a decade from concept to construction, but ground has broken on the 15-acre M City condominium development at Burnhamthorpe Road and Confederation Parkway. “These buildings will book end the downtown of Mississauga,” said Mark Reeve of Urban Capital, which is developing the site with Rogers Real Estate Development Ltd.

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Design takes on new importance in condominium market

New Column Contributor: Now that Ottawa is following in Toronto’s footsteps as a hot residential market, we have much to learn from that urban centre, especially when it comes to condominium design. Toronto and other vibrant North American cities are home to a variety of residential architectural styles, from traditional to transitional and contemporary, sleek to ornate…

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Business leaders appointed to guide GBCI Canada

Green Business Certification Inc. Canada has announced the five board members from Canada and the U.S. who will provide leadership and expertise to the new joint venture between GBCI and the Canada Green Building Council. GBCI Canada was created to accelerate the adaptation of green building practices. 

Sustainable Biz Canada

Six months ago: Dream Alternatives sheds ‘burden’, looks to future

Dream Alternatives Trust is finally where it wants to be, ready to focus on its core assets while exploring new acquisition and development opportunities. “We believe that the third quarter of 2017 marks the new beginning for Dream Alternatives, as we can now execute without the burden of certain assets and partnerships…” said Dream’s Kim Lefever.

Property Biz Canada

One year ago: Big deals propel Calgary CRE activity higher

Commercial real estate activity in Calgary, driven by the office market, was up in the first quarter of 2017. A report from Altus Group’s Data Solutions showed the number of deals increased by 32 per cent over the previous three-month period and the dollar value edged over the $1-billion mark for the second time in two years.

Property Biz Canada

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