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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.

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Land Acquisition to Approvals: A Conversation with Hoordad Ghandehari, OAA(#9)

August 20, 2024 , ,
The conversation encompasses crucial aspects of real estate development, particularly focusing on mixed-use and multifamily buildings. Hoordad explains the importance of due diligence from land acquisition to approvals, design development, foundational architectural concepts, and key considerations for new developers in the real estate sector.
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Refugee to Real Estate Developer (#8)

August 6, 2024 , ,
Kostadin Demirov Refugee turned Real Estate Developer, Kostadin Demirov (a.k.a. Kosta) came to Canada as a refugee from Bulgaria. From humble beginnings, through hard work, long-term planning, and resourcefulness, he managed to work his way up to becoming a real estate developer. While we mainly
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Heritage & Building Unique Projects (#7)

July 23, 2024 , , ,
Joey Giaimo, OAA, MRAIC, CAHP – Heritage & Building Unique Projects With more than 25 years of experience in the architectural, heritage and engineering professions, he is the founder of Giaimo Architects with an approach to architecture that sources the value and characteristics of existing buildings and
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Urban Design & Development; A Conversation with George Popper (#5)

June 25, 2024 , ,
George Popper shares his journey from architecture to urban development. We explore the importance of creativity, problem-solving, community engagement in urban projects, and key decisions that shape successful developments.
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Engineering, Sustainability, & Real Estate Development

Engineering, Sustainability, and Real Estate Development: A Deep Dive with Cara Sloat (3)

May 27, 2024 , ,
This episode features an insightful conversation with Cara Sloat, a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience, focusing on low-energy mechanical systems, decarbonization, and the importance of mechanical engineering in addressing climate change.
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Risk, Creativity, and Excellence: Real Estate Development with Sheldon Rosen (#2)

May 27, 2024 ,
Sheldon D. Rosen (#2) The founder of the SDR Group is an Architect turned Real Estate Developer. Over the past four decades, The SDR Group has been at the forefront of leading design and development. Endeavors revolve around creating and participating in exciting projects and
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Lessons in Mid-Rise Development: Insights from Kosta’s Journey

September 2, 2023 ,
His journey as a mid-rise developer is an inspiring tale of persistence, adaptability, and tenacity. He conquered the challenges of undertaking a major project, emerging as a role model for aspiring developers looking to make their mark in the real estate industry.
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Real Estate Development: The Significance of Highest and Best Use Studies

August 4, 2023 ,
The best way to unlock your property’s potential. Where do you start when you own a potential redevelopment site and need to determine whether it is best suited for a mid-rise development or something else? In Ontario, all land-use decisions flow down from the provincial
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Building Commissioning a Must-Have for Mid-Rise Developments

June 7, 2023 , ,
The value of building commissioning is multi-fold, as it can provide a range of benefits to building owners, occupants, and the environment. Here are some important ways in which building commissioning can add value
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PARKING STACKERS; AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MID-RISE BUILDINGS.

January 9, 2023 , , ,
In a world where all of us depend on our personal vehicles to get around, there’s no wonder that every new development is always concerned with the quantity and the quality of the parking spaces they can provide their future tenants and purchasers. Parking is almost always an issue for the Mid-Rise projects because they are mainly positioned in well-established neighbourhoods.
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