This week, I’m joined by Debbie, a 20-year veteran in residential development who’s played a key role in shaping communities across the GTA, Ottawa, and Alberta — from townhomes to towering high-rises.
Now leading the design development team at Tenblock, Debbie brings a sharp eye for detail, a strong business mind, and a people-first approach to advancing projects that balance sustainability, livability, and smart growth. Her full-cycle experience — from due diligence to design, approvals, construction, and customer care — gives her a unique lens on what it takes to bring a residential project to life.
In this episode, we talk:
(1) The realities of pushing complex urban projects forward
(2) How great design can support both business and community goals
(3)The evolving role of women in development and construction
(4) Building relationships across cities, consultants, lenders, and residents
(5) Why she believes "life won’t sparkle, unless you do"
A must-listen for anyone curious about the human side of real estate development and the creativity behind the concrete.
