““We had a theory that the best sites had the best natural features built into them,” said Huggett. “Here, the existing circumstance was so great we thought we would just try and enhance it.””
SustainableBiz | Ironwood Development Leads to Cleaner, Naturalized Oshawa Creek
OSHAWA - An Oshawa development has had a significant positive impact on the environment before construction even begins on the project itself.
The due diligence for the site involved temporarily diverting Oshawa Creek and removing concrete fragments, asphalt, large segments of interlocking steel sheet piles, and aluminum culverts from the creek and the surrounding land this past summer.
“We had to do it in a very careful and limited window because of salmon spawning and some other sensitivities around the diversion of the creek,” Podium vice-president Christian Huggett told Sustainable Biz.
Podium Developments and Building Capital's Creek Restoration and Land Donation Benefit the City of Oshawa
OSHAWA - Ironwood in North Oshawa, Durham Region’s 2020 Community of the Year, is surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected conservation land, forests and parks, and is bisected by a section of Oshawa Creek.
This intimate connection with nature required Podium Developments and Building Capital to interact with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) to ensure that the new community of freehold townhomes would be developed with respect for the environment. The due diligence process included the developers cleaning up the remnants of the past uses of the property. In accordance with the approved site plan, the developers have also conveyed 3.5 acres of ravine land to the City of Oshawa.
Construction Links Network | Ironwood named ‘Community of the Year’
“We are honoured to receive this acknowledgement from our peers,” said Podium Developments’ Christian Huggett, Vice President – Development. “We have carefully planned this community, from the choice of the property to the details in the townhouses. We believe Ironwood is a great offering for first-time buyers, families, and empty-nesters in a beautiful, unique, convenient and affordable location.”
Homes Magazine | Podium Developments Hosts Skating Event at Ironwood in Oshawa
OSHAWA, ON - A recent Saturday afternoon Family Skating event, hosted by Podium Developments, on freshly flooded ice at their future Ironwood community in North Oshawa (1569 Simcoe St. N. ), saw about 50 Moms, Dads, Kids and Grandparents meet and skate with five- time world (Canadian Women’s) Olympic hockey champion goalie, Sami Jo Small. The two time Gold medal winner and MVP shared her experiences with skaters around a bonfire with hot chocolate. Obliging all for photos and autographs before giving some tips to first time skaters, she’s shown with Podium Development’s Vice President, Development Christian Huggett (at right) and Development Manager Adam Lennie.
BUILD-ING | Podium Developments and Building Capital Breaks Ground at Ironwood in North Oshawa
OSHAWA, ON - Having sold out the first release, Podium Developments and Building Capital recently broke ground at Ironwood in North Oshawa and released Phase 2. Priced from the upper $400s, a new release of lots is now available, including a limited number of park lots.
Toronto Sun | Ironwood in North Oshawa Launches a Second Phase
OSHAWA, ON - Priced from the upper $400s, a new release of lots is now available, including a limited number of park lots.
Ironwood is situated on a private street on an 11-acre property between Camp Samac and Oshawa Creek in Cedar Valley. The Ironwood community backs onto hundreds of acres of valley land, forest and stream, and is minutes to Cedar Valley Conservation Area, Centennial Park and Somerset Park.
NextHome Magazine | A New Release of Towns in North Oshawa at Ironwood
Homes Magazine | Groundbreaking Marks Phase 2 Launch and Phase 1 Sell Out at Ironwood in North Oshawa
OSHAWA, ON - The development team welcomed community partners and visitors to celebrate this milestone at the townhome collection located just north of Simcoe Street North and Taunton Road in North Oshawa. Priced from the upper $400’s, a new release of lots is now available, including a limited number of park lots.
NextHome Magazine | University Towns Grand Opening
OSHAWA, ON - Podium Developments, Building Capital and Varsity Properties recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of University Towns in North Oshawa. Located steps from Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), the modern stacked townhouse development with a mixed-use building is helping to fill continuing demand for various housing forms in the area. Coco Fresh, Popeye’s Chicken, Doner & Gyros and Fat Bastard Burrito were among the confirmed retailers coming to the area.
Oshawa Express | A New Spin on a Piece of Oshawa’s History
OSHAWA, ON - The city’s iconic Pleasure Valley Ranch opened in the late 1930s. The ranch featured a wide variety of attractions including a man-made lake, a dance hall, outdoor skating, horseback riding, and pools.
Ironwood in North Oshawa features three unique blocks within its borders, The Tweed, The Houndstooth, and The Herringbone. All three offer different takes on the unique living experience of Ironwood in North Oshawa.
Toronto Sun Homes and Decor | Oshawa Offers Endless Opportunities
National Post | Your Own Private Park in Oshawa
“We thought it was a great opportunity to do a private amenity and also make the project stand out from a typical infill property”
Building Excellence | Transforming a Municipal Corridor
OSHAWA - Podium Developments and Building Capital recognized years ago that this section of Simcoe St. could become a vibrant corridor by capitalizing on the asset class of student housing.
Livabl_ | Sleek New Urban Towns are Coming Soon to Ironwood in North Oshawa
OSHAWA - Podium Developments and Building Capital have teamed up once again to deliver Ironwood in North Oshawa, an exciting new master-planned townhome community at 1569 Simcoe Street.
Real Estate News Exchange | Podium Builds Student Housing from Ontario to Florida
MIAMI - Podium Developments has completed 16 urban infill projects in Ontario and it’s busier than ever with several more on the go at various stages.
New in Homes | University Studios Oshawa is Now Complete!
OSHAWA - Toronto-based Podium Developments and Markham-based Building Capital, as partners, recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their 8-storey mixed use student housing building, University Studios.
Urban Toronto | University Studios Student Housing Condo Opens in Oshawa
OSHAWA - In the last several years, a new category of condominium has been sold in several markets in Ontario: the student housing condo. Located near university and college campuses, the buildings are designed with particular suites and amenities that cater to student needs, while sales of the suites are aimed at investors looking for reliable income from the under-housed post-secondary students demographic. One of those buildings to recently complete is Building Capital’s University Studios.
Condo Life | Building Industry Celebrates Quality and Excellence
Best Innovative Suite Design was presented to BUILDING CAPITAL INC. for SmartStudios™, a 274-square-foot condo showcasing multi-purpose features within the University Studios project in Oshawa.
Podcast | How To Ask – And Get – Premium Rental Rates On Student Housing
University Studios is a new investment opportunity in Oshawa, right beside UOIT and Durham College. Varsity Properties is offering a 3 year rental guarantee to all investors who purchase in this project. Varsity Properties has been achieving premium rents in the student rental markets of Kingston, Oshawa and Barrie for over a decade. We chatted with A.J. Keilty – President and CEO – to talk about how they do this and specifically we discuss the investment opportunity in Oshawa.