UrbanToronto: Tracking Real Estate Development in the Greater Toronto Area

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Joining us today is Edward Skira, President of Chart Communications Inc. Edward is an entrepreneur, urbanist, and founder/publisher of UrbanToronto.ca and SkyriseCities.com. With over 30 years of experience in media and publishing, Edward revolutionized urban development news online. Today, we'll dive into UrbanToronto's evolution, the power of data in real estate, and the future of digital publishing for urban information.

Key Highlights:

1. UrbanToronto's Journey & Digital Dominance: Edward discusses how UrbanToronto became the go-to site for Toronto development news, attracting millions of users and page views monthly.

2. UTPro: The Power of Data for Real Estate Professionals: How UTPro empowers real estate developers, architects, and urban planners with actionable data and insights.

3. Spreading the Model: SkyriseCities & National Expansion: The inspiration behind SkyriseCities' national expansion and how it benefits urban development communities across Canada.

4. Key Trends in Urban Development & Architecture: Edward shares the key trends in construction, architecture, and urban planning across major Canadian cities.

5. Digital Publishing, The Future of Urban Information & Legacy: How technology, internet marketing, and social media are shaping urban development information and Edward's long-term vision for platforms like UrbanToronto.

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