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Secrets To Longevity In Real Estate Development

A Conversation With a 3rd Generation Real Estate Developer - Justin Aykler (#32)

Justin Aykler

With a Master’s in Business Administration and over 20 years of experience in real estate development, marketing and sales, Justin Aykler directs GRID’s strategic focus, identifying and managing site acquisitions and financing. GRID focuses on smaller-scale, context-sensitive developments that reflect a growing demand for ownership opportunities, offering an alternative to high-rise living and urban sprawl.

Justin has been involved in the development and sales of the Earl Lofts, Steam Plant Lofts, East Village Leslieville, Piano Towns, The Lofthouse, and Sunday School Lofts projects.

Justin Aykler - Real Estate Developer
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Join us in this engaging episode where we welcome Justin Aykler, a 3rd Generation Real Estate Developer, 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

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.

Construction Innovation Checklist 

This document is a supplementary resource to
episode #24 of the Real Estate Development
Insights Podcast in which Payam Noursalehi shares a practical framework for evaluating and selecting the most suitable innovative systems for your next project. 

Construction Innovation: Balancing Tradition and Modern Solutions – A Practical Framework For Your Next Project
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Payam Noursalehi
Payam Noursalehi

President of Dena Project Management, Payam is 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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  • Payam Noursalehi

    President of Dena Project Management, Payam is 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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