WELCOME TO THE BLACK CREEK GROUP

Purpose-built
residential development

Black Creek Group is a Canadian real estate development firm founded by Jordan Nott and Nicholas Francis. With roots in entrepreneurship and a shared vision for community-driven development, we identify and activate opportunities in Canada's most promising secondary markets.

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Our Projects

Purpose-built rental and mixed-use developments in Canada's most underserved housing markets, planned and delivered with care from the ground up.

Sophia

Barrie, Ontario

Strong rental demand, secured approvals, and a development strategy built in close partnership with the City of Barrie. Sophia is one of Barrie’s most well-positioned purpose-built rental developments.

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Vespra

Barrie, Ontario

Barrie’s downtown is growing fast, and Vespra is built for exactly that moment. 446 purpose-built rental homes, retail at grade, and zoning already secured in the city’s most active growth corridor.

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Magnolia Edgemont

Vancouver, BC

Edgemont Village is one of North Vancouver’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, and Magnolia brings 21 thoughtfully designed luxury townhomes to the heart of it.

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What we focus on

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B-Market Focus

We focus on Canadian markets where rental demand is growing, supply is constrained, and fundamentals remain strong, targeting locations that consistently perform.

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Purpose-Built Rentals

We plan and deliver purpose-built rental housing designed for long-term operating stability, including affordable units aligned with policy, creating homes built for everyday living.

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Municipal Collaboration

We work with municipalities through clear documentation, practical tradeoffs, and early engagement, helping reduce friction, protect timelines, and move projects forward with integrity.

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Build-to-Exit Strategy

Every project we take on is structured with a clear path to completion, considering operations, end users, and ownership, so early decisions support long-term asset value.

OUR APPROACH

Development process

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Selective Entry

We enter markets carefully. Before any project moves forward, we assess land pricing, density potential, municipal policy, and realistic timelines. Disciplined entry is the first decision, and often the most consequential one.

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Entitlement and Municipal Alignment

Approvals turn a site into a buildable opportunity. We work directly with municipal teams, through rezoning, site plan review, and early engagement, to establish clear timelines and keep projects moving forward with integrity.

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Design of Durability

Good design is a long-term decision, not an afterthought. We plan for operating stability, practical build sequences, and thoughtful design choices that keep lifecycle costs in check and communities functioning well for years to come.

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Delivery and Long-Term Value

We build with trusted partners, stay close to every budget and schedule, and measure success by how well a development serves its community long after construction is done.

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Want to Work with a Team That Sees Opportunity Where Others Don't?

Black Creek Group is a Canadian real estate development firm founded by Jordan Nott and Nicholas Francis. With roots in entrepreneurship and a shared vision for community-driven development, we identify and activate opportunities in Canada's most promising secondary markets.

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Market and Execution Insights

Why Approvals Are the Foundation of Every Good Build

Securing approvals early reduces delays, protects project timelines, and creates the clarity that allows good buildings to get built on schedule.

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How Durable Design Protects Long-Term Value

Thoughtful design decisions reduce operating costs, improve resident experience, and ensure a building continues to serve its community well into the future.

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Why Secondary Markets Are Where the Real Work Happens

Canada’s most underserved housing markets aren’t in the headlines. They’re in communities with real demand, constrained supply, and the conditions to support well-built, lasting development.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

What does Black Creek Group specialize in?

Black Creek Group specializes in purpose-built rental, mixed-use, and urban infill development. Our work is shaped by approvals discipline, direct project involvement, and a rigorous approach to execution from land entry through project completion.

Is Black Creek Group a real estate developer in Toronto?

Black Creek Group draws on deep experience in Toronto and operates across Ontario growth markets, with a focus on well-located communities where housing demand is durable and development fundamentals are sound.

What types of real estate projects do you develop?

We develop purpose-built rental, mixed-use, townhouse, and urban infill projects planned for strong execution, lasting design quality, and long-term operating stability.

Do you work on both residential and commercial developments?

Yes. Our work includes residential-led developments and mixed-use projects that may incorporate commercial or retail components where the site supports them.

Where does Black Creek Group operate?

We operate across Canada, with a focus on growth markets where rental demand, approvals momentum, and long-term fundamentals align. Our active projects span British Columbia and Ontario, and we continue to evaluate opportunities in high-potential communities nationwide.

Are you involved in land development and land assembly?

Yes. We are involved in land development, land assembly, site control, and early-stage planning to create value before construction begins.

Do you work with development partners and collaborators?

Yes. We work with development partners, landowners, municipal stakeholders, and community collaborators on projects where the mandate, the market, and the execution approach align. Partnership for us is built on shared standards, not just shared economics.