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Join us in this engaging episode where we welcome Justin Aykler from Grid Developments and Aykler Real Estate. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate and development industry, Justin shares his journey from starting after his MBA to becoming a key player in his family business. We delve into the multifaceted aspects of real estate, from development cycles and market trends to dealing with financial challenges and leveraging family wisdom passed down across three generations. Justin provides valuable advice on navigating current market crises, the importance of thoughtful design tailored to end-users, and potential strategies for working with non-profits on affordable housing projects. A must-listen for anyone interested in real estate development and market dynamics, offering both practical insights and long-term strategic advice.

• Family Business and Early Projects
• Lessons Learned and Key Insights
• Trends and Market Shifts
• Development Charges and Project Challenges
• Halloween Night Development Charge Crisis
• Sunday School Lofts Success Story
• Current Market Challenges and Land Value
• Capitalizing on Market Shifts
• Non-Profit Development Projects
• Policy Hurdles and Future Directions
• Generational Investment Strategies
• Advice for the Next Generation
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Grid Developments creates thoughtfully designed urban homes in Toronto’s most livable, vibrant neighbourhoods. Our interdisciplinary team is focused on great architecture and quality craftsmanship, bringing lasting value to homeowners and their surrounding communities.

GRID is a fusion of two companies with vast local expertise: Aykler and Co., a developer and builder with three generations of history, and Urban Fabric Developments, founded by George Popper, an architect with 35 years in practice and nearly 1,000 completed projects. These decades of experience have been united into a tightly knit team of designers, brokers and builders. With expertise in architecture, planning, construction, marketing, sales and financing, our integrated approach to development ensures no detail is overlooked. We take great pride in creating distinctive urban homes.

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