Toronto Under Construction

In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben and guest co-host Naama Blonder are joined by renowned urbanist Richard Florida to explore Toronto’s urban challenges and opportunities. They discuss the missed potential of Sidewalk Toronto, the controversy around Ontario Place and Billy Bishop Airport, and the cultural barriers to reducing car dependency. Richard shares insights on preserving Kensington Market, the creative class’s role in the city, and the affordability crisis driving young professionals away.

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In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Jeff Brenner from Castlepoint Numa and Kiran Mirok from Resident to discuss key issues shaping Toronto’s real estate landscape. They tackle community concerns over increased density, Toronto’s shifting zoning policies, and the enduring appeal of single-family homes amidst rising costs. The conversation also explores how developers are adapting to market slowdowns, the appeal of partnerships in complex projects, and the future of mixed-use and luxury developments. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the strategies and challenges influencing Toronto’s evolving skyline.

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In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben and guest co-host Matt Young sit down with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Capital for a deep dive into real estate investment. Sasha shares Greybrook's journey, from its strategic partnerships to navigating the complexities of development equity in both the GTA and U.S. markets. They explore investor sentiment, market shifts, and how Greybrook is positioning itself for future growth. Tune in for expert insights on real estate strategy and market trends.

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In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments, and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments to discuss rental apartment development in Ontario. The panel covers the impact of interest rates, navigating construction costs, and mid-rise development strategies, with insights on the rental market, financing, and more. Tune in for expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in today’s development landscape.

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Episode 71 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Jordan Taylor from Deco Homes, Stephanie Lane from Geranium and Peter Juretic from Caliber Homes for a deep dive into the complexities of low-density housing development in the Greater Toronto Area. The panel discusses the latest market trends, barriers to new projects, and how rising costs and approval delays are shaping the future of real estate. Tune in to hear their expert insights on tackling today’s development challenges.

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Episode 70 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium to discuss financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Episode 69 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast brings together two powerhouse women who have experience in both the public and private sectors of Toronto development: Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Development Corporation. The episode explores the complexities and opportunities of urban development and transit-oriented communities.

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Episode 68 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes three new developers, Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments to discuss the 10 most important things someone should know before becoming a residential apartment developer.

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Samuel Frum, President at Metropia joins episode 67 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss the success of Metropia's Markham project Union City, housing supply and affordability across the city, condo projects and investors, and why Metropia deeply believes in the future of the GTA.

Guest Co-Host: Robert Baron

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Episode 66 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital to discuss financing different asset classes in Toronto's real estate market, investment funds, and how the industry is shifting and adapting to the new market landscape.

Guest Co-Host: Robert Baron

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