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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Katie Paris, Director of Building LeBreton at the National Capital Commission (NCC). Together, they explore the NCC’s unique role as Eastern Ontario’s largest landlord and its impact on Ottawa’s real estate landscape. Katie shares her journey from environmental real estate in the U.S. to leading transformative projects like LeBreton Flats. The conversation delves into leasing strategies, community engagement, and sustainability while offering a behind-the-scenes look at Ottawa’s urban development. The episode highlights the NCC’s vision of balancing public interest with private investment.

Here are the key talking points from the episode:

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• Introduction to the NCC
  
• Katie Paris’s Background
  
• LeBreton Flats Development Overview
  
• Leasing and Development Strategies
  
• Community Engagement and Future Vision
  
• NCC’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  

More about our guest…

Katie Paris is a California native with a career at the intersection of environment and real estate. She began in the U.S., working with land trusts and redeveloping contaminated lands for new uses.

After moving to Ottawa in 2003, Katie joined the National Capital Commission (NCC), where she now leads the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats as Director of Building LeBreton. With expertise in land transactions, sustainable development, and community engagement, Katie oversees projects that enhance Ottawa’s urban landscape, from transforming brownfields to creating vibrant public spaces. Her work exemplifies a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in real estate.

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