Revitalizing Downtowns with Live/Work/Play Communities
February 12, 2025
Urban downtowns have been seen as the center of city life. Recently, however, this system has been going through some growing pains.
Urban downtowns have been seen as the center of city life. Recently, however, this system has been going through some growing pains.
Answering the call for housing everywhere, 2024 was truly the year of multi-family properties, as over 500,000 new units were completed by the end of December. While 2025 may see a slight step back in completions, 2 million new apartments are arriving on the market by 2028.
This week is Bed Bug Awareness Week. Although bed bugs are tough to rid your property of, there are many effective treatment options available. It is important to know the warning signs of an infestation, as it can be more than a minor annoyance. An infestation can actually negatively affect your health by taking over your property and anything stored within it. Whether you’re a commercial building manager or owner, it is essential to recognize the signs of an outbreak on your property. CausesBed bug outbreaks can be caused by an assortment of factors. While it has always been thought that bed bug outbreaks only happen in dirty environments, this is actually a myth. Issues with bed bugs can appear in even the cleanest spaces. Bed bug infestations typically occur as the result of buying used household items and furniture, after traveling to densely populated areas, following vacations aboard cruise ships, and after staying in already-infested hotels. Transportation is the common theme for all the main causes of bed bug infestations. Bed bugs are notorious for their ability to “hitchhike” from one area to the next, making them easy to take with you to your commercial property and home. According
Glass-clad buildings are a staple in commercial real estate. On a sunny day, glass buildings really outshine their older concrete neighbors. But buildings such as these can pose a hazard to the wildlife around them.
Especially in high traffic areas, the material gets worn down and dingy, devaluing your property overall. But with just a bit of preventative care, you can keep your carpet in its best condition.
One item that can certainly attract them is a pool or spa area. But before you go planning for one, there are a few things that you should know.
In 2018, around 11 percent of renters were middle-aged Baby Boomers. As the majority of the Canadian and U.S. populations approach 65, now’s the time to make your property more attractive to this generation.
With thousands of buildings reaching the half-century mark, their long-term durability is being called into question. Many buildings built before the Great Recession (2000-2005) are also being targeted due to their rushed construction and propensity for errors.
Commercial properties each have their own unique hot water needs based on their size and occupants. Much like a home plumbing system, you’ll have to determine what will work the best for you, taking into account square footage, usage and any specific features you’ll need.
Commercial security systems come in all varieties, and you’ll want to utilize more than one type for added peace of mind. Check out some of the different kinds of systems you can install below and how they can help protect your building.
Urban downtowns have been seen as the center of city life. Recently, however, this system has been going through some growing pains.
Answering the call for housing everywhere, 2024 was truly the year of multi-family properties, as over 500,000 new units were completed by the end of December. While 2025 may see a slight step back in completions, 2 million new apartments are arriving on the market by 2028.
This week is Bed Bug Awareness Week. Although bed bugs are tough to rid your property of, there are many effective treatment options available. It is important to know the warning signs of an infestation, as it can be more than a minor annoyance. An infestation can actually negatively affect your health by taking over your property and anything stored within it. Whether you’re a commercial building manager or owner, it is essential to recognize the signs of an outbreak on your property. CausesBed bug outbreaks can be caused by an assortment of factors. While it has always been thought that bed bug outbreaks only happen in dirty environments, this is actually a myth. Issues with bed bugs can appear in even the cleanest spaces. Bed bug infestations typically occur as the result of buying used household items and furniture, after traveling to densely populated areas, following vacations aboard cruise ships, and after staying in already-infested hotels. Transportation is the common theme for all the main causes of bed bug infestations. Bed bugs are notorious for their ability to “hitchhike” from one area to the next, making them easy to take with you to your commercial property and home. According
Glass-clad buildings are a staple in commercial real estate. On a sunny day, glass buildings really outshine their older concrete neighbors. But buildings such as these can pose a hazard to the wildlife around them.
Especially in high traffic areas, the material gets worn down and dingy, devaluing your property overall. But with just a bit of preventative care, you can keep your carpet in its best condition.
One item that can certainly attract them is a pool or spa area. But before you go planning for one, there are a few things that you should know.
In 2018, around 11 percent of renters were middle-aged Baby Boomers. As the majority of the Canadian and U.S. populations approach 65, now’s the time to make your property more attractive to this generation.
With thousands of buildings reaching the half-century mark, their long-term durability is being called into question. Many buildings built before the Great Recession (2000-2005) are also being targeted due to their rushed construction and propensity for errors.
Commercial properties each have their own unique hot water needs based on their size and occupants. Much like a home plumbing system, you’ll have to determine what will work the best for you, taking into account square footage, usage and any specific features you’ll need.
Commercial security systems come in all varieties, and you’ll want to utilize more than one type for added peace of mind. Check out some of the different kinds of systems you can install below and how they can help protect your building.