📝 Executive Summary

"From a commercial advisory perspective, Richmond Hill represents one of the most compelling intensification plays in the Greater Toronto Area. The municipality is shifting from a mature suburb to an urban power-center. With the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) serving as the primary economic catalyst, we are seeing a 'flight to transit' in investment capital. Our analysis indicates that while development charges remain a significant hurdle, the sheer scale of the Richmond Hill Centre (RHC) secondary plan offers unprecedented density opportunities that justify current land valuations."

Units in Pipeline

32,400+

▲ 14% vs 2023

Employment Target

123k

By 2051 (York OP)

Avg. Res DC

$108k

Indexed Annually

Capital Budget

$114M

2024 Base Forecast

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Policy

Zoning modernizations and TOD strategies.

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Financials

DC Calculator and incentive mapping.

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Pipeline

Asset distribution and active apps.

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Infrastructure

YNSE Subway and transit timelines.

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Outlook

Investment hotspots and risk analysis.

Policy Framework & Growth

Population & Employment Forecast (York Region OP)

Zoning & Strategy Highlights

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Richmond Hill Centre (RHC)

Secondary Plan targeting 40,000+ residents in high-density TOD nodes.
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Employment Land Protection

Strict OPA policies preventing industrial-to-residential conversions.

Cost Trajectories & DC Calculator

💻 Professional DC Estimator

Development Type

Rental (PBR)

Affordable

Municipal DC: $0

Regional DC: $0

Education Levies: $0

Estimated Total: $0

Capital Allocation (2024 Base)

Development Pipeline

Active Asset Class Distribution

Industrial / Employment

MAJOR TENANT

Barker Business Park Expansion

Proposed 120k sq.ft. logistics facility. High tenant absorption anticipated.

Residential Hotspots

SECONDARY PLAN

Yonge & Garden District

Intensification study targeting 50+ storeys in key corridors.

Infrastructure & Transit

YNSE Subway Extension

The single most important valuation driver. Terminus station at RHC. Expected 2030s.

Status: Committed

Hwy 404 Logistics Corridor

MTO interchange improvements to support Beaver Creek industrial growth.

Impact: High

Strategic Outlook

🔥 Target: South Yonge

Highest vertical density play. Land assembly focus is critical for RHC gateway access.

⚠️ Risk: DC Escalation

Quarterly indexing and regional by-law updates may squeeze thin pro-forma margins.

💡 Analysis Takeaway

"Follow the Subway. Any site within the 400m station catchment is a generational asset."