LandPro 2019 Conference | LandPro Conference

Tuesday March 5, 2019

THE PREMIER “HOW TO” CONFERENCE FOR LAND AND CONDO PROFESSIONALS

About the Conference

LandPro 2019

The GTA and Ontario's development and real property industries continue to grow and evolve, creating new challenges, risks and opportunities.

Join the region’s top Land Professionals for a day of learning, insights and strategies that will help you outperform in 2019.

You’ll hear how the fundamentals of land and real property are evolving. Fifteen thought leaders and industry experts—authorities in condo law, municipal planning, transit systems, condo development, project costing, finance, planning, technology—will discuss the factors and trends that will shape 2019.

Our commitment to you: Exceptional speakers tackling topics of significance delivering a balance of technical expertise and strategic insights.

Your takeaway will be best practices and strategies to succeed in 2019 and support an enduring business.

2019 Conference Schedule

Tentative schedule for the 2019 event

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Ben Tal

09:15 - 09:45

Economic Update

Ben joins us once again at LandPRO to give us his insights on the economy and the land and real development industry. Since LandPRO 2018 we've experienced a 180 degree turnaround in the Ontario real estate market, uncertainty in global trade agreements, and locally an unprecedented spike in construction costs. With his customary skill, flair and wit, Ben will dissect the most pressing global, regional and local economic factors and bring some clarity to how these forces might impact our industry in 2019 and beyond.

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09:45 - 10:45

Planning Lawyer Panel

Our Planning Lawyer panel will reconvene at LandPRO 2019 to discuss, among other important topics, how the changes to the OMB have rolled out and what the impact on the planning and development process has been on the industry.

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Len Abelman

10:45 - 11:15

Designing buildings and communities for tomorrow

A showcase of innovative designs and design ideas that are transforming our urban landscapes.

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11:15 - 12:15

Developer Panel - What Keeps You Up At Night?

Ever wonder what keeps the major developers up at night? Join four of our regions community builders as they discuss the most pressing challenges and issues they face in today's development environment.

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Harry Herskowitz

13:15 - 13:45

Faulty Status Certificates and their Impact on Condo Corporations

LandPRO Conference Co-Chair, Harry Herskowitz, will join us to analyze the Ontario Appellate Court decision in the case of MTCC No. 723 v. Reino, a case involving reliance upon a status certificate (that inadvertently confirmed that the dwelling unit complied with the declaration and by-laws of the condominium, when in fact an unapproved alteration to the dwelling unit had transpired).

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13:45 - 14:45

Municipal Planners Panel

Join our panel of municipal planners and leaders who will be discussing: Institutional capital and effect on approvals; unit mix requirements; everything about cars (parking visitors, sharing, EV); heritage and conservations; Inclusionary zones.

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Harry Herskowitz

14:45 - 15:45

Development Law Panel

Led by Harry Herkowitz, our development law panel will focus on key topics that affect the industry today. The following topics are being considered at this time: Cannabis growing/smoking; Tarion Addendums and Deal Terminations; Construction Lien Act; Telecommunications/CCU's; Bulk internet;

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Jesse Klimitz

16:15 - 16:45

Marketing Accessibility

Accessibility for all is a hot topic across Ontario. The desire for more accessible places has grown over the past decade, with an increase in legislation and emergence of best practices. Attendees will learn about the most critical accessibility issues facing mixed-use developments, base-line requirements that influence our built environments and development strategies that can advance social inclusion and add long term property value.

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