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Civic Developments is a purpose-driven development company. We are committed to thoughtful city-building, balancing the parallel priorities of equity, innovation and design excellence.
We are a different kind of development company. Civic was formed in 2021 by seasoned industry professionals united in a vision to bring our collective experience to bear on the development of sustainable, innovative solutions to the housing crisis. Fresh housing solutions for all: today.
Selected as a Winner of the 2025 Green GOOD DESIGN® Awarded by the European Centre for Architecture Art and Urban Studies and the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of architecture and Design
2444 Eglinton sets a precedent for future urban developments, creating a dense, livable community where residents can thrive economically, socially, and environmentally in Toronto’s evolving urban landscape.
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Our ambitions are large. We aspire to transform housing delivery in this country. We believe it is possible to marry affordable housing, uncompromising design and the highest standards of build quality. We come to work every day on a mission to prove this on every one of our projects.
…Civic is a special group. Our team is seasoned, knowledgeable and motivated. We are purpose-driven. We are aligned. We care deeply about our work and its real world impact. And we consider it an honour to play a pivotal role in the shaping of the cities and the lives of the communities impacted by our work.”
Matthew Cohen
Founding Partner + President
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Civic In the news
Toronto’s new co-op housing points to a dense, beautiful future
The city's government announced a new housing development near Kennedy subway station in Scarborough, and it is big.
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