The Design District in Hamilton

Mixed-use projects are no longer experiments on the edges of planning policy; they are the centrepiece of how cities and suburbs are being reshaped. Modern design trends involve ensuring that the relationships between different uses are being re-engineered to maximize tenant appeal, economic viability, and long-term resilience. Design has moved past simply stacking r...

Canada’s housing market displayed mixed signals in August. While the longer-term six-month trend in housing starts rose 1.6% to 267,259 units, reflecting steady underlying demand, the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for August fell to 245,791 units, down 16% from July. In other words, housing construction maintained its broader momentum over the past half-year, although activity slowed...

The right tenant mix can be the difference between a thriving community and a struggling investment. Multi-use properties, which combine various combinations of residential, office, retail, hospitality, and recreational spaces, require careful planning to ensure that each component complements the others. Beyond occupancy, tenant mix affects foot traffic, financial performance, community engagement,...