We take great pride in our projects and, in many situations, our work has been a catalyst for change in altering the landscape of a city. From downtown core revitalizations to landmark properties, our experience and impact is far reaching in Canada and abroad. These include some of the most interesting and acclaimed real estate projects of our time.
- Development Advisor for Turner Lane Development Corporation's Colwood City Centre - a 3.5 million-square-foot urban, mixed-used development on Vancouver Island. The development is based on the principles of 'smart growth' and will be an integrated work, live and play community.
- Master plan and development services for the Halifax Seaport Redevelopment, which was recognized in 2006 with a prestigious Brownie Award for Best Large-Scale Redevelopment project in Canada, presented by the Canadian Urban Institute.
- Development Advisor to the City of Burlington for its award-winning Downtown Waterfront revitalization.
- Created and implemented a redevelopment strategy for the amenity components including 250,000 square feet of unanchored retail in Canada's tallest office building, First Canadian Place, located in the heart of Toronto's financial district.
- Development program, master concept and site plan for Exhibition Place grounds, Toronto.
- Redevelopment, leasing and management of the award-winning mixed-use Queen's Quay Terminal, the first private sector redevelopment on the Toronto waterfront.
- The development of the retail and amenities for Canary Wharf in London's business district involved members of our team; from the creation of the master plan to leasing and property management.
- Contribution to the visionary thinking, strategic leasing and public space animation through the Arts and Events program were paramount in creating the award-winning World Financial Center, a four-tower, seven million square foot, urban mixed-use development in New York City.
- Master plan and program development for Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, a 10-acre, multi-building, inner-city redevelopment, which includes the Moscone Convention Centre, two hotels, offices, residences and numerous cultural facilities.
- Part of the development team that created the master plan and program for the dynamic Centro Santa Fe, the mixed-use centre in Mexico City.
Case Study
Halifax Seaport Redevelopment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Working in collaboration with the Halifax Port Authority and acclaimed architects The Zeidler Partnership of Toronto and Lydon Lynch Architects of Halifax, Arcturus' team prepared and executed a comprehensive Master Plan for the Halifax Seaport. The project's Plan includes over 50,000 square metres of under-used, industrial property and presents a detailed approach for its remediation and adaptive reuse. Over 50% of the existing buildings are now redeveloped including a Film and Media Centre; an events facility - The Cunard Centre; two new cruise pavilions; and the opening of a new campus for NSCAD University in the fall of 2007. The Halifax Farmers' Market is scheduled to relocate in 2008 to an innovative, environmentally-friendly location in Pier 20. A boutique hotel and additional accommodations for the cultural industries are also planned. All contribute to make the Seaport unique to Halifax and a dynamic new destination for local residents and visitors alike. Arcturus' Development and Advisory group believes that by developing strong roots in the local community ultimately enhances the long-term sustainability of its projects. The Halifax Seaport Redevelopment Master Plan was recognized in 2006 with a prestigious Brownie Award for Best Large Scale Redevelopment in Canada for its excellence, leadership, innovation and environmental sustainability.
