Certificate in Real Estate Development

NEW IN 2019!

A JOINT CERTIFICATE OFFERED BY SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS AND ARCHITECTURE

THE PROGRAM |

The Sprott School of Business and The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism are excited to launch a joint Certificate in Real Estate Development (CRED). The program brings together a range of professionals involved in city building, including architects, planners, developers, and investors. Students will acquire the know-how, language, and contacts required to smoothly navigate the complex real estate development industry.

EIGHT COURSES | FOUR MODULES

The certificate program is conveniently structured in four, 3-day modules. Each module comprises two distinct courses, as follows:

Jeff Baysarowich is Director of Development Finance for Dream Unlimited. He has advanced financial modeling and expertise in financial analysis.

James Beach is the Director of Real Estate Development for Broccolini Real Estate Group. He was instrumental in leading the construction of Amazon’s massive new Ottawa distribution centre.

Larry Beasley is the founding Principal of Beasley and Associates. He was the Chief Planner for the City of Vancouver for many years prior to that.

Joe Berridge is a partner at Urban Strategies. He is an urban planner and city builder who has had an integral role in the development of complex urban planning and regeneration projects around the world.

Janet Bradley is a lawyer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Since 1977, she has practiced in the field of municipal law with an emphasis on land use planning.

Ted Fobert is the founding Partner of Fotenn with over 35 years of professional planning experience in both the public and private sectors.

Toby Greenbaum is the Executive Director of the National Executive Forum on Public Property, where real property executives from all three levels of government in Canada share their best practices.

Benjamin Gianni is an Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism. He is also the coordinator of the Urbanism major.

Roderick Lahey is the principal of Roderick Lahey Architects Inc. and a recognized expert in intensification of the urban core.

Shawn Hamilton is managing director of the Ottawa Office of CBRE Canada, with over 25 years specializing in tenant representation services to corporations within Ottawa.

MODULE 1: OCT. 1-3, 20191A CITY BUILDING BY POLICYThe first course in the series explores the history and role of policy in shaping the built environment. It sets the context for the rest of the program.

1B PLANNING AND ZONING DIMENSIONSA look at the processes through which development applications are made and how zoning works.

MODULE 2: NOV. 26-28, 2019.2A LEGAL DIMENSIONS IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTAn overview of property ownership, and the basics in Corporate Law, Contracts, Municipal Law & Remedies, Real Property Fundamentals, and Real Estate Transactions.

2B FINANCE FUNDAMENTALSA basic introduction of financial statements and project evaluation tools to allow for rational decisions on projects, and an understanding of concepts that facilitate intelligent discussions with financial people.

MODULE 3: JAN. 21-23, 20203A REAL ESTATE FINANCEExamines the essential concepts, metrics, and calculations employed in real estate investment analysis for development projects.

3B MARKETING AND TRANSACTIONSThis course examines the market research, marketing and sales process in real estate development projects.

MODULE 4: FEB. 25-27, 20204A THE PRO FORMA As a final part of this certificate program, instructors will guide candidates in the writing of a pro forma for a hypothetical project.

4B CITY BUILDING BY DESIGNReturning to the theme of city building, this course explores development initiatives in a broader urban context.

UNIQUE PROGRAM BENEFITS |

• As a partnership between a school of Architecture and a school of Business, the program couples business acumen with design thinking and creativity.

• Draws extensively on respected subject-matter experts and experienced professionals from Ottawa and elsewhere.• Networking and mentorship opportunities are built into the learning process

– with instructors, guest lecturers and fellow students.• Small classes (no more than 25 people). Opportunities for interaction, discussion and to learn from each other.• Conveniently scheduled. Packaged into four modules of 3-days each.

Jaime McKenna serves as Chief Investment Officer of Minto Apartment REIT. She is responsible for all investment transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, development and capital investment.

Kevin McMahon, founder of Urban Logic Ottawa is a Real Estate Consultant with extensive experience providing research based advisory services for Ottawa’s residential investment and development market.

Tobi Nussbaum is the CEO of the National Captial Commission. His career has been focused on finding solutions to local and global public problems.

Connor Shea is the Director of Asset and Investment Management at Colonnade BridgePort. He has many years experience in developments, repositions, and value add opportunities.

Jill Stoner is the Director of the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism. She has written two books on architecture: Poems for Architects, and Toward a Minor Architecture.

Stephen Willis is the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development for the City of Ottawa. He is a Registered Professional Planner and Professional Land Economist with more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sector.

Jamison Young is a partner in BLG’s Commercial Real Estate Group. His practice encompasses commercial real estate including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, leasing, and related commercial advice.

Adam Zaret is Vice President in the real estate practice of Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. He has diversified experience in the real estate industry.

Jeff Baysarowich is Director of Development Finance for Dream Unlimited. He has advanced financial modeling and expertise in financial analysis.

James Beach is the Director of Real Estate Development for Broccolini Real Estate Group. He was instrumental in leading the construction of Amazon’s massive new Ottawa distribution centre.

Larry Beasley is the founding Principal of Beasley and Associates. He was the Chief Planner for the City of Vancouver for many years prior to that.

Joe Berridge is a partner at Urban Strategies. He is an urban planner and city builder who has had an integral role in the development of complex urban planning and regeneration projects around the world.

Janet Bradley is a lawyer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Since 1977, she has practiced in the field of municipal law with an emphasis on land use planning.

Ted Fobert is the founding Partner of Fotenn with over 35 years of professional planning experience in both the public and private sectors.

Toby Greenbaum is the Executive Director of the National Executive Forum on Public Property, where real property executives from all three levels of government in Canada share their best practices.

Benjamin Gianni is an Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism. He is also the coordinator of the Urbanism major.

Roderick Lahey is the principal of Roderick Lahey Architects Inc. and a recognized expert in intensification of the urban core.

Shawn Hamilton is managing director of the Ottawa Office of CBRE Canada, with over 25 years specializing in tenant representation services to corporations within Ottawa.

LIST OF INSTRUCTORS AND SPEAKERS |

“The Certificate in Real Estate Development program is the ideal forum to broaden the technical and people skills required to excel in the Real Estate development role… I would recommend this

program to any builder or developer aspiring to learn current business practices and techniques, and affirm existing skills!”

—James Beach, Director of Real Estate and Development, Broccolini

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Program Fee: $8,650 + HST

Courses take place at a convenient location downtown Ottawa.

CONTACT

Tel: 613-520-2600 x6022email: mawuena.torkornoo@carleton.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT

https://ppd.carleton.ca/certificate-in-real-estate-development/

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PROGRAM?

Developers who are looking to deepen their understanding of development processes, manage risk, and improve their grasp of roles and responsibilities of the various players involved with land development.

Architects and other design professionals wishing to work more effectively with developer clients and/or to expand their expertise to include real estate development.

Planners who engage with public/private development negotiations, and who are among the decision-makers who determine how new development proposals affect their city.

Property owners who are looking to gain a better understanding of the benefits and risks of development and redevelopment.

Investors interested real estate as a new category of asset, and wishing to engage third-party developers.

Professionals in service to the development industry, including legal counsel, accountants, bankers who want to broaden their understanding of their clients’ needs.

Portfolio Managers, Real Estate Advisors and Project Managers in the government who wish to better understand the real estate environment in which they work.

“I wish I’d had access to a course like this Certificate in Real Estate Development early in my career as a project manager. It would have provided me with a strong foundation for developing the procurement

tools and working and negotiating with the developers so important to the success of my projects.” —Toby Greenbaum, Executive Director,National Executive Forum on Public Property (NEFPP)