February 2015

Progress with the Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie

Image from Canadian Motor Speedway Race car fans are used to a fast pace, so watching the progress of the Canadian Motor Speedway (CMS) in the Town of Fort Erie, ON in its dealings with the Federal and Provincial governments, where the pace is decidedly much slower, can be difficult. However, the Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie is making progress. The largest delay in the expensive decade long...

Transforming downtown Hamilton with redevelopment

Image rendering of Core Urban Inc. proposed redevelopment, courtesy of www.cbc.ca In order to attract new residential and commercial tenants in downtown Hamilton, ON, significant redevelopment needs to continue. The opportunities are there and many areas have beautiful historic buildings that are being under-utilized. One noteworthy possibility for redevelopment is the James Street North alley, located...

Staples merger represents change for retail real estate market

Big news in the commercial real estate market: the office stationery retail business won’t be the same. In a deal announced on February 4, 2015, Staples will acquire Office Depot in a $6.3 billion deal. The businesses currently rank #1 and #2, respectively, in the office supplies market. The office supply retail market has undertaken several transformations over the years and this deal represents a...

The competitive advantage of the Town of Milton’s employment lands

                                        Arial view of Derry Green Business Park from www.milton.ca The Region of Halton, Ontario comprised of the City of Burlington and the towns of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills, provides the benefits of the GTA with competitive advantages in their employment lands. Employment lands are an integral component of the Region’s economic development,...

Compare listings

Compare