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Mid-Rise Developers are the heroes of each development story. Embarking on such a challenging entrepreneurial endeavour requires a certain level of persistence, perseverance, and grit that is unique to the role of a Mid-Rise Developer. Unlike high-rise or sub-division developers, primarily well-established and/or institutional, those who work in the mid-rise section are often entrepreneurs who come from other fields (related or not) and have chosen this challenging but rewarding path as their next path to greatness. In this section, we’ll try to provide some insights, best practices, and tools to help them better navigate through this exciting journey. These include but are not limited to land acquisition, partnerships, team assembly, financing, marketing, project management, etc.

Canada needs Mid-Rise Buildings

Mid-Rise Developments Can Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis!

Canada is and will continue to be one of the best places to live on this planet.  As one of the major destinations for immigrants, such as myself, Canada is pushed to grow at an ever-increasing pace which will only get faster due to climate
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How to Unlock More Mid-Rise Housing in Toronto

How to Unlock More Mid-Rise Housing in Toronto

Richard Whitt, Global Head of Housing at BDP Quadrangle, discusses Toronto and the GTA’s housing trajectory, comparing global approaches and emphasizing housing as a
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How Institutional Capital Thinks About Real Estate Development Risk

How Institutional Capital Thinks About Real Estate Development Risk

How Institutional Capital Thinks About Real Estate Development Risk
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hat is bonding? How to meet CMHC Bonding Requirements?

What is bonding? How to meet CMHC Bonding Requirements?

What is bonding? How to meet CMHC Bonding Requirements?
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Alterra's 28 Eastern Ave Project

Why Better Buildings Start With Structure, Not Cheaper Finishes

Why Better Buildings Start With Structure, Not Cheaper Finishes
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Understanding The New MLI Select Energy Efficiency Requirements

Understanding The New MLI Select Energy Efficiency Requirements

The CHMC requirements for MLI select lending are changing, again! If you are working on a project targeting the CMHC funding avenue, ensure your design intent meets the new guidelines, or adjust your pro-forma based on the lower points you might achieve. Join us on this free webinar to explore the upcoming CMHC changes.
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3 story single stair case buildling

Single Stair in Canada: What’s Actually Changed and What Still Has to Happen

In this episode, Payam interviews building code consultants Conrad and Jack about the push to allow single-stair residential buildings in Canada, especially in Ontario and Toronto.
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As-of-Right Isn’t a Slam Dunk: Insights on the Toronto multiplexes

Toronto Multiplexes: The Rules, Risks, and Reality

what’s “possible” vs “viable” on a site, share rule-of-thumb lot dimensions for multiplexes, and highlight critical knock-ons like HST rebates, utility upgrades (e.g., transformers), committee of adjustment risk, and the misconception that “as-of-right” is a slam dunk.
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2026-2028 GTA Market Outlook According to CMHC - Jordan Nanowski

2026-2028 GTA Market Outlook According to CMHC

In this episode, Payam hosts CMHC lead economist for the Greater Toronto Area, Jordan Nanowski, to discuss CMHC’s newly released housing market outlook with a focus on the GTA and Ontario for 2026–2028.
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Approved vs. Buildable: The Gap Breaking Toronto’s Housing Pipeline

Approved vs. Buildable: The Gap Breaking Toronto’s Affordable Housing Pipeline

Andrea is the Executive Director at St. Clair’s, a Toronto-based charitable organization that operates affordable housing. Mark is the Chief Technology Officer at Rich Analytics and the founder of HousingNowTO.com, a project tracking affordable housing efforts in Toronto. They discuss the current state of affordable housing, practical solutions, and the challenges the sector faces.
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Mwarigha - Woodgreen- Affordable Housing Investment Fund: A Solution to the Affordable Housing Gap

Affordable Housing Investment Fund: A Solution to the Affordable Housing Gap

In this episode, we dive into the world of affordable housing with Mwarigha, Vice President of Housing Growth Development and Asset Sustainability at Woodgreen Community Services, one of Canada's leading non-profit affordable housing organizations.
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