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physical distancing

Altus Group survey highlights short and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the office sector

Building Aug 10, 2020

In early June, Altus group surveyed 115 clients and industry partners across the country to monitor the evolution of investors outlook and opinion on the impact of COVID-19.The company observed Canadian CRE executives from pensions…

Real Estate

Open houses resume, but the home buying pastime has drastically changed

Anita Balakrishnan - The Canadian Press Jul 20, 2020

TORONTO — Leave the doors open and all the lights on. That's one of the many new guidelines for people opening their homes — perhaps for the first time in months — so real estate agents can host open houses.Some provinces are now…

Urban Planning

Recent Decrease In Kids’ Healthy Movement Linked To Neighbourhood Built Environment

Ryerson City Building Institute Jul 13, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have speculated that access to safe and welcoming outdoor space, particularly parks, is a key element in avoiding sedentary behaviour and maintaining physical activity as “stay home” guidelines and…