The most efficient and productive cities and regions are ones in which people are thinking and working, not sitting in traffic. The revitalization of older downtown cores combined with transit oriented development in midtown and suburban areas have been underway for a number of years now. The trend is evident in all major urban communities as well as some secondary markets. The history of economic development and of capitalism revolves around the more intensive use of urban space. The coming decades will see greater concentrations of people, increasing densities, and further clustering of industry, work and innovation in cities.? This panel discussion will provide insights on the underlying factors supporting the growth of development activity. What type of innovative projects are emerging? What role is city building playing in the growth strategies of your portfolios? Three different perspectives will be examined from Canada?s largest REIT, largest pension fund, and largest private developer.
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