REITs The Ticket On Transit?

Should Metrolinx and the TTC consider spinning off REITs to leverage the worth of huge public land holdings? "It will require brave politicians, but we must engage in such creative thinking and borrow or adapt ideas that work elsewhere," says DTZ national group chairman Chris Ridabock. Major investments are needed to ensure the GTA is sustainable environmentally and economically for future generations, but Chris sees the public more likely to pony up if they're confident public agencies are maximizing returns on assets. (We're just glad you didn't stop reading at "brave politicians.")

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Related Topics: Chris Ridabock
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's Toronto Newsletters
Related Stories

Texas Flips Blue, Putting Data Center Boom On Notice

Hynes Vows To Bring Property Tax Stability As New Cook County Assessor

Donalds Makes History With Win For Florida Governor, Voters OK Property Tax Amendment

The Geo Group To Reopen 2,329-Bed Immigration Facility In Texas

What's At Stake For CRE In Tuesday's U.S. Midterm

From Pandemic Darling To Cautionary Tale: Pickleball Clubs Face A Reckoning After Betting Big On Retail Space

Foundry Robotics Leaves San Francisco For New East Bay HQ

Tenant Rep Firm Expands To Philly, Hires Industry Veteran

Data Centers Lose The Top Spot, San Francisco Jumps 40 Places: 9 Takeaways From ULI's 2027 Outlook

Cushman & Wakefield, NYC Added To Suit Alleging $250K Agency Lease Shakedown

Denver Public Schools' $11M Centennial Hall Purchase Marks Rare Land Sale For ULC

Brandywine Plans To Sell $200M Worth Of Properties In 2027