by Jamie Burke | Sep 27, 2024 | News
If you’re a real estate professional who grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, the word “mall” likely elicits memories of water fountains, cinnamon-sugar pretzels and Orange Julius. But in today’s market, the concept of a “mall” has shifted dramatically — much like the rest of...
by Jamie Burke | Sep 16, 2024 | News
Walkability: it sounds like a straightforward concept, but when you consider the diverse landscape within major Canadian cities, it’s not quite an apples-to-apples comparison. Francesca Johnson, a realtor with Century 21 based in Calgary (which has a Walk Score* of...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 1, 2023 | News
Two of the biggest expenses faced by Canadian households are housing and transportation. The housing shortage and affordability crisis impacts every Canadian – especially those with lower-incomes relying heavily on public transit. But, “there is a mismatch between...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 18, 2017 | News
Toronto’s Urban Land Institute (ULI) Electric Cities Symposium will be held April 24-25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). Among the topics to be addressed include defining cities through major parks, reimagining future mobility in the suburbs, identifying...
by Terrance Glover | Oct 3, 2016 | Advice for Agents, Featured
In my urban planning practice, I find that most people know very little about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). While this is not shocking news, since CPTED is an abstract approach to property safety and security, a simplified version should be in...
