COVID-19. Coronavirus. Vaccine. It seems we cannot turn on a news report or cruise social media without encountering some message relating to the global pandemic. However, most of us have settled into the new normal and accept this as our societal focus—for now. While most people have adjusted to this, individual industries, including commercial real estate, continue to experience volatility....
Read MoreThe modern multiscreen theatre arose alongside the mall in the mid-20th century. Catering to a consumer market with increasing disposable income, theatres became a staple, if not anchor, for a significant number of commercial developments. This link with in-person retail, along with their reliance on crowded spaces make the pandemic particularly challenging for theatres as well as their landlords, as...
Read MoreWith Ontario in the grip of the second wave of Covid-19, following a gradual reopening that many officials claim will be worse than the first, it has never been more critical for business owners and investors to plan for an uncertain future. Few industries are more affected by this environment of uncertainty than restaurant owners and restaurant groups, who must...
Read MoreThe Future of Toronto’s Commercial Real Estate Market As Toronto, Canada, and the rest of the world learn to live with pervasive uncertainty during a global pandemic, it appears increasingly evident that the only thing we can accurately predict is continued change and transformation. One area that will inevitably undergo transformation is the relationship between individuals and their public and...
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