Building Tomorrow: Toronto’s Real Estate Revival & Infrastructure Investments

RIISE
Aug 27, 2025
2 min read

Toronto is experiencing a fascinating moment where real estate trends and major infrastructure projects are aligning to transform our urban landscape. This convergence is shaping the city's future, presenting both challenges and exciting opportunities.

Market Dynamics & Real Estate Momentum

While the broader economic picture might suggest caution, Toronto's residential real estate market is showing signs of renewed vigor. Home transactions in the Greater Toronto Area surged in July, rising an impressive 10.9% year-over-year. This marks the strongest July since 2021, a positive trend supported by improved affordability as average prices remain lower than last year. (Global News)

However, the commercial real estate sector tells a more cautious tale. Aggregate investment in the first half of 2025 saw a 22% drop year-over-year, with office spaces being particularly affected. (Altus Group) This divergence highlights a dynamic and complex market landscape.

Infrastructure on the Move

Complementing the real estate shifts are several ambitious infrastructure projects that are literally reshaping the city from the ground up:

The Yonge North Subway Extension is moving ahead with significant momentum. A $1.4 billion tunneling contract has been awarded to construct approximately 6.3 km of new tunnel, which will serve as a key artery for expansion into York Region, improving connectivity and opening up new development corridors. (UrbanToronto, constructconnect.com, Wikipedia)
Metro-level transformation continues with construction underway on the East Harbour Transit Hub. This critical project is set to become a seamlessly integrated GO and Ontario Line station, with ground officially broken in June 2025. It will serve as a major anchor for transit-oriented development and economic activity. (constructconnect.com, Wikipedia)
The impressive Waterfront East LRT—a future streetcar line designed to connect Union Station with the vibrant Port Lands—is now 60% through its design phase. While targeting a 2030–35 opening, it continues to navigate funding challenges, underscoring the scale and ambition of these urban enhancements. (Wikipedia)

Shaping Toronto’s Future: Real Estate Meets Infrastructure Momentum

At RIISE, we're seeing firsthand how Toronto's renewed real estate activity and bold infrastructure initiatives are creating new opportunities—for development, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Whether it’s transit-driven hubs fostering new communities or evolving market dynamics influencing investment strategies, we’re excited to contribute to the city’s next chapter.