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(40) Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke - Toronto Standard

(40) Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke - Toronto Standard

Update: 2025-10-28
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In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Payam speaks with Chris Spoke, partner at Toronto Standard, a firm specializing in midrise rental infill in Toronto. The episode dives into Chris’s unconventional journey from a digital background to a real estate developer, his advocacy for midrise projects, the challenges and opportunities in this sector, and the importance of long-term ownership. They also discuss intriguing topics, including policy improvements, the benefits of midrise construction, and a unique approach to sourcing project sites. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate development, especially those looking to understand the evolving landscape in Toronto.

  • Challenges and Insights in Real Estate Development
  • Mid-rise and Rental Infill Projects
  • Micro vs. Macro Trends in Urban Development
  • Why Six Stories Is the Sweet Spot for Toronto Real Estate Developmnet
  • As-of-Right Zoning & Policy Barriers
  • The Long-Term Ownership Model
  • Operational Considerations for Long-Term Ownership
  • Construction Efficiency & Prefab Insights
  • Fixing Ontario’s Building Code

For more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.

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(40) Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke - Toronto Standard

(40) Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke - Toronto Standard

Payam Noursalehi