TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varsity Communities has been awarded management of Campus Common, a 343-bed student housing residence centrally located at 50 Gerrard St. E., in the heart of Toronto’s university and college district.
This is Varsity’s second property management assignment from Blue Vista Capital Management LLC, the first being Unity Point in Kingston, Ontario. Together with OPTrust, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, Secure Capital and Podium Developments partnered with Blue Vista on the transaction which closed on December 1, 2020.
“We are thrilled to continue to grow our relationship with Blue Vista, and the opportunity to deliver an exceptional resident experience at Campus Common,” said Varsity’s President & CEO, A.J. Keilty. “Our team of dedicated student housing management professionals are excited to get to work providing residents with community living experiences designed for academic success,” he added.
Varsity seeks to operate communities within walking distance to Canadian post-secondary campuses. Its programmatic approach to community management works to enhance the academic experience. Campus Common is directly adjacent to Ryerson University and only a short stroll from the University of Toronto, OCAD, and George Brown College. Residents of Campus Common are just steps to Toronto Eaton Centre and plethora of clubs and pubs, shops and restaurants, cinemas and galleries and grocery stores.
The building offers expansive views over Ryerson University’s campus. All apartments feature private kitchens, bathrooms and will soon be fully furnished to improve the living experience for future residents. All residents have access to secured lobby and underground parking spaces, bike racks and storage lockers. Campus Common also boasts eco-friendly features and amenities including a fitness room, laundry lounge and a community recreation room.
For more information about Campus Common, please visit CampusCommon.ca
ABOUT VARISTY COMMUNITIES
Established in 2003, Varsity Communities is a property development and management firm specializing in Canadian student living. The company’s current portfolio includes the management of 1,328 beds in Toronto, Oshawa, and Kingston, Ontario. The company’s integrated team of engineers, planners, designers, construction managers, carpenters, cleaners, grounds keepers, repair technicians, accounting technicians and resident service professionals work tightly together in their quest to improve their building design and service delivery systems for students, parents, and investors. Varsity Communities is a Keilty Realty company. For more information on Varsity Communities, visit VarsityCommunities.com
ABOUT BLUE VISTA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Blue Vista is a leading investment management firm focused on helping investors maximize returns through best-in-class real estate strategies in student housing, middle market equity and middle market lending. Since 2003, Blue Vista has acquired and/or developed over $2.8 billion in student housing properties, representing 36,000+ beds at 56 college campuses across the United States. Across its three platforms, the firm has invested over $10.5 billion in total capitalization since its inception in 2002, with the goal of challenging the status quo, setting high standards and bringing a relationship-based, client-focused approach to real estate investing. For more information on Blue Vista, visit BlueVistaLLC.com
ABOUT PODIUM DEVELOPMENTS
Founded in 2004 and registered with Tarion for over a decade, Podium Developments is a respected developer and builder with a successful track record in rezoning and developing sensitive urban infill locations. With 17 successful projects completed in Toronto, Oshawa, Barrie, Kingston, and Guelph, and nine more currently in development in both the United States and Canada, Podium Developments has demonstrated tremendous expertise in bringing new residential developments to fruition. For more information on Podium Developments, visit PodiumDevelopments.com
ABOUT SECURE CAPITAL
Secure Capital is a Toronto based boutique real estate investment manager and advisor founded in 2001. The cycle-tested management team has extensive experience in a wide range of asset classes across North America. The principals have transacted and managed over $10 billion of industrial, retail, office, and residential assets. Secure Capital launched the Canadian Residential Investment Fund (CRIF) to accommodate investors in purpose-built residential development projects. For more information on Secure Capital, visit SecureCapital.ca
