Evaluating Tenant Mix: What Makes a Multi-Use Property Thriving?
The right tenant mix can be the difference between a thriving community and a struggling investment. Multi-use properties, which combine various combinations of residential, office, retail, hospitality, and recreational spaces, require careful planning to ensure that each component complements the others. Beyond occupancy, tenant mix affects foot traffic, financial performance, community engagemen...
Federal Government Commits $85.5 Million to Sustainable Affordable Housing Projects
The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), has announced an $85.5 million investment through the Green Municipal Fund to expand sustainable and affordable housing initiatives across the country. The funding will support 21 new projects, including capital and pilot projects and retrofits, as well as planning and feasibility studies […]
Governments Must Act in Unison to Tackle the Housing Crisis
A car runs more smoothly when the wheels are in perfect alignment. In other words, teamwork through co-operation and collaboration is the key to success. Our various levels of government should be adopting that approach to tackle the housing supply and affordability crisis. Political leaders must align their actions if they hope to make headway. […]
The Rise of Multi-Use Properties: Why They’re Becoming More Popular
Pierwell in Dunderave Multi-use properties, often described as developments that blend residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces into one location, are increasingly shaping the urban landscape. These projects are no longer limited to downtown towers or sprawling suburban complexes; they are appearing across markets worldwide, driven by shifting lifestyles, urban density pressures,...
Fredericton Plans Higher-Density Housing to Accommodate Population Growth
Fredericton city council is moving forward with a plan to significantly increase housing density in its downtown Town Plat area to accommodate a rapidly growing population. The south-core secondary municipal plan, which recently passed first and second readings, aims to double the current population by adding approximately 3,200 new housing units, or around 6,000 residents. […]
Modern Luxury Living in Burnaby at Étoile Gold
Étoile Gold is an architectural statement in Burnaby, British Columbia, seamlessly combining upscale design, luxurious living, and a strategic urban location. Conceived by Millennium Development and masterfully designed by award-winning Chris Dikeakos Architects, the tower stands as the tallest in its community at 47 storeys, offering sweeping views and expansive private outdoor spaces that follo...
Ottawa Releases Final Draft of Significant New Zoning Bylaw
The City of Ottawa has reached a pivotal milestone in its comprehensive zoning bylaw review, releasing the third and final draft on September 8, 2025. This bylaw overhaul represents the city’s largest comprehensive zoning review since 2001 and is central to addressing both housing affordability and climate change goals. Public consultations are now underway, with […]
Calgary Real Estate Market Update: August 2025
Calgary’s housing market saw rising inventory, shifting buyer demand, and a more balanced environment in August, after the periods of constrained supply it had been seeing in early 2024 and before. However, while overall sales activity slowed compared to last year, price trends and conditions varied widely across property types and districts. Sales Home sales […]