Commercial Real Estate Spotlight- February 21, 2020
This week's spotlight picks:
GOOGLE’S SIDEWALK LABS SMART CITY MOVES TO NEXT PHASE
BISNOW
(1 min)
In a “discussion guide” from the tri-government agency, Waterfront Toronto gave approval for 144 of 160 of Sidewalk Labs’ wide-ranging solutions for the massive waterfront neighborhood project.
GOOGLE’S EXPANSION IN GTA GIVES REAL ESTATE INVESTORS MORE REASONS TO INVEST
REALINSIGHTS
(3 min)
As Google's footprint continues to stretch across the globe, there is no better time for the heavyweight tech giant to up their Canadian presence than now.
TECH FUNDING IN THE GTA REACHES RECORD $3.1 BILLION IN 2019, REPORT FINDS
BETAKIT
(3 min)
Tech companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) surpassed $3 billion in investments last year, according to an ecosystem report released by startup hub OneEleven and Hockeystick. This new funding milestone sets a new record for Toronto tech funding.
WHY CANADA’S LARGEST CITY HAS BECOME A HEAVY-HITTING GLOBAL TECH HUB
FORBES
(5 min)
When it comes to technology and innovation, Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is packing a heavy punch. Though the city may be best known for its vibrant arts, culture and sports scene over the past decade, Toronto has seen a proliferation in the number of startups, VC investors and global tech giants calling the city their home.
CBRE NAMED TO IAOP’S 2020 GLOBAL OUTSOURCING 100 LIST
YAHOO! FINANCE
(3 min)
CBRE an has been named to IAOP’s 2020 Global Outsourcing 100® list, which recognizes the world’s best outsourcing service providers and advisors across all industries. This is the 14th consecutive year that CBRE has been recognized as a top outsourcing performer by IAOP.
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CBRE Limited, Real Estate Brokerage