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.

Unity Place Cornerstone Ceremony Celebrates Commencement of Construction

KINGSTON – Podium Development Corp., Secure Capital Partners Inc., and Blue Vista Capital Management LLC recently held a virtual cornerstone ceremony for Unity Place, their newest project and second of three highly anticipated purpose-built rental buildings which will deliver almost 200 residential apartments to Ontario’s lowest rate vacancy municipality – Kingston. Podium Developments Managing Director, Bernard Luttmer, and City of Kingston Mayor, Bryan Paterson, were the only ones in attendance for the ceremony due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19.    

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MultifamilyBiz.com | Developers of Student Housing Community Encourage Ongoing Contributions to Support School During COVID-19 Crisis

MIAMI, FL – The development team behind The One At University City, an 886-unit premier student housing community located directly across from Florida International University (FIU), has contributed over $200,000 to a broad range of causes at the school over the past 24 months, commitments it continues through the COVID-19 crisis.

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.”

NextHome Magazine | Family Finds Everything They Need and Want at Ironwood in North Oshawa

“The number-one thing we love is that there is a natural ravine behind the homes. We appreciate nature a lot. A trail, playground, outdoor skating rink and toboggan area will be built in the community, so Janiyah is also excited. There will even be a community garden, which is new to us and very interesting. The community is very secure and quiet, with local amenities only minutes away.”
— Jerome Pusung, Purchaser, Ironwood in North Oshawa

Student Housing | Construction Continues on $231 Million Development Near Florida International University

MIAMI, FL - Construction is underway on The One at University City, a 1,244-bed student housing community located across the street from the Florida International University campus in Miami.

The project was financed through a $231 million bond issuance by University Bridge and is being developed by a partnership between Global City Development, RER Ventures and Podium Developments. Landmark Properties has been tapped to manage the community, which is currently 45 percent pre-leased.

The development is set to offer studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a sundeck and swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, study lounges and a resident clubroom.

Miami Herald | Apartment Building for Florida International University Students will Open Fall 2020

The One at University Center, an 886-unit apartment building that will house FIU students is 45 percent pre-leased and will be completed in time for the 2020-2021 school year. GLOBAL CITY DEVELOPMENT

The One at University Center, an 886-unit apartment building that will house FIU students is 45 percent pre-leased and will be completed in time for the 2020-2021 school year. GLOBAL CITY DEVELOPMENT

“While of course all of our leasing efforts are now virtual, we are extremely pleased to continue to receive such positive attention from FIU’s student body.”
— Brian Pearl, Principal, Global City Development

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.

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.

BUILD-ING | New Mixed-Use Rental Building to Fill Housing Demand in Kingston

“Housing is a top priority in our community. Kingston’s desirable location, which offers convenient proximity to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and U.S. markets, along with the incredible quality of life we offer, has resulted in continued pressure on our housing market”
— City of Kingston Mayor, Bryan Paterson

Global News | Kingston Housing Shortage Gets a Boom

KINGSTON, ON - SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 - Podium Development Corp., Secure Capital Partners Inc., and Blue Vista Capital Management LLC recently held a cornerstone laying ceremony for Unity Point, the highly-anticipated new purpose-built rental building that will deliver over 200 residential apartments to Ontario's lowest vacancy rate municipality - Kingston