CANADA VIEWPOINTS | FALL 2025

Reframe

Adapting to fresh dynamics of real estate, infrastructure, and human-centered design
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Welcome to Viewpoints Fall 2025

Across Canada, we’re seeing a shift – not just in the market, but in mindset. The most impactful real estate strategies today begin with a simple but powerful act: reframing what’s possible.

In this issue of Viewpoints, we explore how cities are breathing new life into outdated office buildings, and how retail corridors are being transformed into hubs of wellness and stability. We take a closer look at the evolution of industrial real estate, where high-tech operations and human capital are reshaping the “box on dirt” model. And we spotlight Vancouver Community College’s visionary redevelopment – a bold example of how land value, collaboration, and cultural integration can unlock long-term impact.

Each story reflects a deeper truth: when we reframe challenges as opportunities, we build more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready communities.

I invite you to explore these insights and reach out to our team. We’re here to help you reframe your own strategies and shape what comes next.

headshot of Mark Fieder Principal, Principal, President, Caanada, Avison Young

  • Principal, President, Canada
  • Avison Young
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