CEO Hooman Tabesh joins September 15 execution panel, bringing a decade of experience transforming underutilized Toronto properties into boutique rental housing

TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Alliance REIT will participate in Unpacking Multiplexes Toronto, Canada's largest Multiplex Series, on September 15, bringing its experience as an owner and operator of missing-middle rental housing to a broader industry discussion on the future of multiplex development in Toronto.

The event will bring together developers, builders, planners, lenders, policymakers and housing professionals to examine three critical elements of successful multiplex development: financing, planning and execution.

Hooman Tabesh, CEO of Alliance REIT, will join the Execution Panel, sharing lessons from Alliance's decade of acquiring, intensifying and operating underutilized properties across Toronto's established neighbourhoods.

From Zoning to Execution

Toronto's evolving housing policies have created significant new opportunities for gentle density. But enabling multiplexes through zoning is only the beginning.

Successful projects require the integration of acquisition, design, approvals, financing, construction, leasing and long-term operations—disciplines Alliance has developed through years of hands-on execution.

Alliance focuses on acquiring underutilized single-family and mixed-use properties and transforming them into thoughtfully designed boutique rental housing. Its vertically integrated platform spans acquisition, development and property management, providing direct oversight throughout the lifecycle of each investment.

"Toronto has made important progress in creating the policy framework for missing-middle housing. The next challenge is execution," said Hooman Tabesh, CEO of Alliance REIT. "There is a significant difference between identifying theoretical density and actually delivering housing that residents want to live in and that makes economic sense over the long term. That is where experience matters."

Unlocking Toronto's Existing Housing Stock

Alliance believes Toronto's existing housing stock represents a significant and often overlooked opportunity to increase rental supply.

Rather than relying exclusively on large-scale, ground-up development, Alliance focuses on intelligently intensifying existing properties in established, transit-accessible neighbourhoods—adding housing while preserving the character and livability that make those communities desirable.

This approach has become increasingly relevant as the development industry contends with elevated construction costs, financing constraints and lengthy project timelines.

"Missing-middle housing gives Toronto another way to grow," added Tabesh. "There are thousands of properties where thoughtful intensification can create new homes without fundamentally changing the character of established neighbourhoods. The opportunity is significant, but realizing it will require collaboration among policymakers, designers, builders, lenders, investors and experienced operators."

Unpacking Multiplexes Toronto

Unpacking Multiplexes Toronto will bring together professionals from across the housing sector for dedicated discussions on financing, planning and execution, followed by an industry networking event.

Participants include representatives from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), including Deputy Chief Economist Aled Ab Iorwerth, along with professionals actively involved in Toronto's design, development, financing and housing sectors.

As a member of the Execution Panel, Tabesh will discuss the practical realities of taking multiplex projects from acquisition and opportunity identification through construction, leasing and long-term operation.

Event Details

Unpacking Multiplexes Toronto
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Terminal Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W., Third Floor, Toronto, Ontario

Registration: Event information and registration are available through Realist. Attendees can use promotional code ALLIANCE15 for an exclusive discount.

About Alliance REIT

Alliance REIT is a Toronto-based real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, intensifying and operating boutique multifamily rental housing in the city's established neighbourhoods.

Alliance specializes in transforming underutilized properties into distinctive, high-quality rental residences that combine thoughtful design, desirable locations and professional management. Through its vertically integrated platform spanning acquisition, development and property management, Alliance seeks to generate durable rental income and long-term value while contributing new housing supply to Toronto's existing neighbourhoods.

For more information, visit AllianceREIT.com.

SOURCE Alliance REIT