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GTA Developments By The Numbers; Insights From Urban Toronto

GTA Developments By The Numbers; Insights From Urban Toronto (#26)

Edward Skira is an entrepreneur, urbanist, architecture and development enthusiast.

His career spans 30 years in the media, publishing and communications industries. He was one of the early adopters in online publishing, internet marketing and social media. Currently, he is the founder and publisher of UrbanToronto.ca and SkyriseCities.com. 

Previously, Edward founder and publisher of the successful Canadian music publication, CHART Magazine and the website ChartAttack.com, along with various initiatives in the music industry. He holds an Honours BA from York University.

GTA Developments

Ash Navabi is an economist at UrbanToronto. He has also been published in national outlets, including the CBC, Financial Post, and The Hill Times.  He has a BA in International Economics and Finance from Toronto Metropolitan University. 

GTA Developments
In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Edward Skira and Ash Navabi from Urban Toronto discuss the comprehensive data and trends in the GTA Developments (Greater Toronto Area). The episode delves into the founding of Urban Toronto, the types of data they track, and the significant impact of policies on development. The conversation highlights current market trends, approval processes, the shift from condo to rental developments, and the surprising complexities of urban planning and policy implementation. Listeners are also guided on effectively using the Urban Toronto platform for real estate investment decisions.
 
  • The Origins of Urban Toronto
  • Urban Toronto’s Data and Insights
  • Clientele and Usage of UT Pro
  • Impact of Policy on Development
  • Parking Policy Changes and Effects
  • Provincial Policies and Their Outcomes
  • Multiplexes and Minor Variances
  • Understanding the Complexity of the Housing Crisis
  • Biggest Challenges in the Housing Market
  • Economic Factors Affecting Housing
  • Toronto’s Housing Market vs. Other Cities
  • Navigating the Development Process
  • Using Urban Toronto’s Platform for Development
  • Trends in Rental vs. Condo Projects
  • The Role of Developers and Public Perception
  • The Growth of Toronto’s SkylineGTA Developments

UrbanToronto is the premier site for news and data about Toronto development, construction, architecture and urban development. The site boasts 300,000+ unique users and 2 million+ page views per month. UrbanToronto is currently tracking 5,700+ projects and 5,000+ companies across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area via its flagship UTPro database service.  

 

SkyriseCities—along with sister sites Skyrise Calgary, Skyrise Edmonton, Skyrise Ottawa and Skyrise Vancouver—are spreading the UrbanToronto model across Canada and the world.

 

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Payam Noursalehi
Payam Noursalehi

A Real Estate & Construction Professional with a passion for Mid-Rise projects. His experience comes from his exposure to multiple aspects of the industry, such as Engineering, Construction Management, Development Management, and Private Equity Investment.

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