What type of debt is available today for an experienced or novice developer? What are the available rates, terms and ratios? This session will explore the construction and development debt market over the past 12 months and take a forward look at what changes are pending. What are the different considerations between commercial and residential debt and small and large developers? As non-traditional or alternative lending sources start to emerge, what are the implications, if any, for traditional lenders?

Moderator:
David Dinniwell, Chief Financial Officer Graywood Developments Ltd.

Panel:
Scott Cameron, Chief Executive Officer, Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd.
Michael Carragher, Vice President, Mortgage Investments, Firm Capital Corporation
Frank Margani, Executive Vice President, Fortress Real Developments Inc.
Ari Silverberg, Co-Founder & President, Harbour Equity Capital Corp.

SESSION B2:
INTENSIFICATION AND TRANSIT: IS A STORM BREWING OR WILL IT BE SMOOTH SAILING IN THE DECADE TO COME?

Municipalities are caught in a balancing act: How are they planning to balance the provincially-endorsed mandate for intensification and Transit Orientated Development (TOD) with their constituents’ concerns over the deployment of density? Should the Province attach conditions on transit, infrastructure and investments that force municipalities to achieve necessary urban intensification outcomes? Join us for an engaging discussion as we discuss various approaches available to the Province and municipalities as they look to solve the intensification and constituent desire dilemma.

Moderator:
Richard Joy, Executive Director, ULI Toronto District Council

Panel:
Phil Brennen, Director, Real Estate Development, Broccolini Construction Inc.
Iain Dobson, Co-Founder, Strategic Regional Research Alliance
Margaret Knowles, Senior Vice President, Development, Morguard Investments Limited
Lynda Townsend, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

SESSION B3:
THE CHALLENGES IN THE INDUSTRIAL MARKET: HOW DO YOU DRIVE DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING STOCK IN TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT?

What is driving the industrial market now? Is it the need for logistics, distribution or warehouse space? What does the supply side equation look like in terms of new product and how is the existing and aging stock being redeveloped? Will demand for logistics facilities and a significantly softer Canadian currency push industrial markets forward? With a drastic decline in the Canadian dollar there are natural implications and benefits for the industrial market including a rebirth of manufacturing in Canada. Are they being realized? This panel will provide a solid overview of the industrial market and what we should expect in the near term.

Moderator:
Gord Cook, Executive Vice President, Sales Representative, Colliers International

Panel:
John Georgakopoulos, Partner, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Matthew Johnson, Director, Investments, KingSett Capital
Peter McFarlane, Vice President, LaSalle Investment Management

GREENBELT STRATEGIES BY DAVID CROMBIE: INDUSTRY UPDATE, ULTIMATE OBJECTIVES, TIMING AND RECOMMENDATIONS

“Land use plans are crucial to building a sustainable future for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”

In 2005, the land-protection legislation was enacted by former Premier Dalton McGuinty; this year it is up for review. Premier Kathleen Wynne has selected former Toronto mayor David Crombie to revisit the 10-year-old Greenbelt Plan that aimed to curb urban sprawl from Niagara Falls to Peterborough. Crombie is heading a panel to look at the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan. Join this lunch-time session as we look to David for an update on his important work thus far.

Speaker:
David Crombie, Chair, Provincial Advisory Panel reviewing The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, The Greenbelt Plan, The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and The Niagara Escarpment Plan

CONCURRENT SESSIONS (SELECT C1, C2 OR C3)

SESSION C1:
GREAT STREETS: GETTING THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS RIGHT AT GROUND LEVEL

This panel will point out key design elements that make streets successful and desirable destinations for pedestrians, retailers and cultural city life. How can we design new buildings with the quality, scale and textures that produce walkable and lively pedestrian experiences, while still offering flexible commercial spaces and density above? Whether designing a new condo or a retail, hospitality or office space, the discussion will focus on design strategies for new buildings that can create great city streets at ground level.

Moderator:
Lisa Borsook, Executive Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

Panel:
Marc Cote, Vice President, Development, Oxford Properties Group
Derek Goring, Vice President, Development, First Gulf Corporation
Jawad Rathore, Chief Executive Officer, Fortress Real Developments Inc.
Rob Spanier, Partner & Principal, LiveWorkLearnPlay

SESSION C2:
OFFICE DEVELOPMENT: WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON AND WHAT WILL BE THE IMPLICATION ON THE MARKET AND EXISTING STOCK?

New office product has continued to receive support with a number of notable projects recently being launched or about to proceed. In the near term, Toronto is on pace to add 4.3 million sq. ft., Vancouver is planning to add an additional 2.2 million sq. ft., and Calgary is scheduled to augment their supply with 5.0 million sq. ft. What are tenants demanding in terms of built product and workplace standards? How do corporate consolidations, increased physical densities and the need for better technological solutions impact the office sector? What will our major office markets look like over the next 12-36 months?

Moderator:
Sandy McNair, President, Altus InSite

Panel:
Niall Collins, Senior Vice President, Development, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
Jeff Hull, President, Hullmark Development Ltd.
Nick Macrae, Senior Portfolio Manager, HOOPP Real Estate
Joel Pearlman, Vice President, Investments, Menkes Developments Ltd.

SESSION C3:
RENTAL MARKET ACTIVITY: NEW DEVELOPMENTS, REDEVELOPMENTS AND INTENSIFICATION

It’s undeniable that the condominium investor market has been filling the need for rental stock in major markets across the country. This session will examine what is actually being built, who is building it and what is the expected impact on the market. It seems that every apartment owner is starting or contemplating a new development. Will select markets become oversaturated? How much demand is really out there and who will be the builders to satisfy this demand? Will luxury, mid-market or low-end product be added? What are the rules around replacing stock and how are developments integrating other asset types into their projects? How are 3.0% cap rates making sense? Come hear from those with shovels in the ground and others who are contemplating development, as we do a deep dive into the rental market.

Moderator:
Aik Aliferis, CEO & Founder, Primecorp Group of Companies

Panel:
Brian Athey, Vice President, Canadian Operations, Morguard North American Residential REIT
Adrian Kozak, Director, Investments, Concert Properties Ltd.
Henry Morton, President, Campus Suites Inc.
Aaron Platt, Partner, Davies Howe Partners LLP
Adrian Rocca, Director, Tricon Capital Group Inc.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS (SELECT D1, D2 OR D3)

SESSION D1:
BEST IN CLASS: ARCHITECTS WORKING AROUND THE WORLD PROVIDE INSPIRATION IN DESIGN AND FUNCTION

New design challenges and changing technology permeate every industry, including architecture. This session will bring together thought-leaders known for spatially complex and programmatically advanced approaches on the front lines of innovation. Pushing boundaries, these architects and their visionary projects challenge traditional built form and the standard place of architectural practice. Come and hear about world-changing advances and the role architects are playing in shaping the future.

Moderator:
Jason Child, Vice President, Sales Representative, CBRE Limited

Panel:
Carl Blanchaer, Principal, WZMH Architects
Jack Diamond, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects
Patrick Fejér, Principal, B+H Architects

The economics of land are forcing the low-rise market to take dramatic shifts in terms of built form and product design. The saga of the single-family home continues as new sites become difficult to find and more expensive. Increasingly, the purchase of a single family homes equals a drive to qualify; how sustainable is this and are jobs being created in those areas? Are the people buying larger homes willing to put up with longer commutes or are they looking for work closer to home? What about the rise of stacked townhouse and other low rise formats, how do these factor into intensification? The traditional lot has had a rapid evolution in size and format, forcing developers and consumers to look at housing in a different lens. This session will explore what sites remain, where they are located and how developers are making sense of the numbers. It will also look at what new formats are being explored and how the sector is evolving.

Moderator:
Mike Czestochowski, Senior Vice President, Land Service Group, CBRE Limited

Panel:
Remo Agostino, Vice President, Development, The Daniels Corporation
Andy Brethour, President, PMA Brethour Realty Group
Neil Rodgers, Executive Vice President, Acquisitions, Tribute Communities

SESSION D3:
DRAMATIC CHANGES: RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT AND REPURPOSING

The changing retail landscape is in the news daily, from Target to Future Shop announcements. How are major tenants impacting developer choices and plans? How will the landscape change and be influenced by technology and consumer shopping preferences? What are the preferred tenants for mixed-use developments? Are there lessons to learn from joint ownership/development projects? Is there a role of the independents versus nationals? Will 3D printing, on-line purchasing and a trend towards mixed-use developments revolutionize the industry? This panel will examine the future of retailing, taking into consideration outside influences and global forces.

Moderator:
John Crombie, Senior Vice President, Triovest Realty Advisors

Panel:
Colin Baryliuk, Managing Director, Investments, KingSett Capital
Alan Dillabough, Vice President, Development & Construction, Primaris Management Inc.
Brad Keast, Vice President, Development, Osmington Inc.
Jordan Robins, Senior Vice President, Planning & Development, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Tom Smith, Vice President, Development, SmartCentres

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE:
STRATEGIC THINKERS: WHERE IS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT HEADING? WHAT INSIGHTS CAN WE GAIN FOR THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS?

A panel of respected senior executives representing a diverse cross-section of development activities and interests will provide their insights and perspective on development locally, nationally and internationally over the next 12-18 months. What is their strategy going forward? Where are they developing next? What opportunities, challenges and obstacles are they contemplating? What lessons can we gain from looking at national and international projects and how can they improve our practice? How are capital and debt being assessed and what impact will changes in the lending space have on their business going forward? What do today’s leaders see from their vantage point that we can all use in our daily practices?

Moderator:
Fred Waks, President & CEO, Trinity Development Group Inc.
Garnet Watchorn, Chairman, Graywood Developments Ltd.

Panel:
Tom Burns, Executive Vice President & COO, Allied Properties REIT
Phil Gillin, Senior Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Canadian Property Investments, Sun Life Investment Management
Niall Haggart, Executive Vice President, The Daniels Corporation
Michael Kitt, Executive Vice President, Oxford Properties Group
John MacNeil, President, First Gulf

NETWORKING RECEPTION