Zakiya Kassam, Author at STOREYS

Rendering of the first tower in the Fairview Mall master plan project.

Development Projects

Cadillac Fairview Polishes Plans For 48-Storey Rental On Fairview Mall Site

The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

Mortgages

New Research Signals Mortgage Relief As Pandemic Renewal Wave Wanes

“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”

Development Projects

OLT Advances Condo Atop 120-Year-Old Queen West Post Office

Two refusals, three revisions, and an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing later, the project finally has the approvals sought back in November 2023.

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Hyde Park Homes Purchases Berkeley Church, Cites Plans To Reopen Fall 2026

The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

Real Estate News

New (Free) Guide Shows Toronto Homeowners How To Tap Into ‘Missing Middle’

The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

Real Estate News

Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Development Projects

City Council Advances 3 Projects Under ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework

Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.

Real Estate News

Build Canada Homes Pulls From Public, Private Sectors For Exec Team

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”

Economy

End Of An (Easing) Era? Some Economists Warn Of BoC Hikes

The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.

Taxes

Toronto Could Face Higher Property Taxes As Feds Cut Refugee Support

The City's Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit allocation is being slashed by 60%, while funding through the Interim Housing Assistance Program will cover only 26% of this year's projected spend on sheltering asylum seekers.

The new Vancouver Art Gallery will be designed by Formline and KPMB.

Urban Living

Formline, KPMB Selected To Design New Vancouver Art Gallery Building

Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected from over a dozen applicants to lead the design of the new Vancouver Art Gallery building at 181 West Georgia Street.

Zakiya Kassam

Cadillac Fairview Polishes Plans For 48-Storey Rental On Fairview Mall Site

The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

New Research Signals Mortgage Relief As Pandemic Renewal Wave Wanes

“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”

“A Signal Was Sent”: BC Still Reeling From Budget 2026, Housing To Take A Hit

BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.

OLT Advances Condo Atop 120-Year-Old Queen West Post Office

Two refusals, three revisions, and an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing later, the project finally has the approvals sought back in November 2023.

Hyde Park Homes Purchases Berkeley Church, Cites Plans To Reopen Fall 2026

The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

New (Free) Guide Shows Toronto Homeowners How To Tap Into ‘Missing Middle’

The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

City Council Advances 3 Projects Under ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework

Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.

Build Canada Homes Pulls From Public, Private Sectors For Exec Team

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”

End Of An (Easing) Era? Some Economists Warn Of BoC Hikes

The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.

Toronto Could Face Higher Property Taxes As Feds Cut Refugee Support

The City's Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit allocation is being slashed by 60%, while funding through the Interim Housing Assistance Program will cover only 26% of this year's projected spend on sheltering asylum seekers.

Formline, KPMB Selected To Design New Vancouver Art Gallery Building

Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected from over a dozen applicants to lead the design of the new Vancouver Art Gallery building at 181 West Georgia Street.

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Zakiya Kassam

​The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”

BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.

Two refusals, three revisions, and an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing later, the project finally has the approvals sought back in November 2023.

​The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

​The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

​"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”​

​The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.

The City's Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit allocation is being slashed by 60%, while funding through the Interim Housing Assistance Program will cover only 26% of this year's projected spend on sheltering asylum seekers.

​Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected from over a dozen applicants to lead the design of the new Vancouver Art Gallery building at 181 West Georgia Street.

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.

The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”

The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.

Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected from over a dozen applicants to lead the design of the new Vancouver Art Gallery building at 181 West Georgia Street.