Optima Insights

Development knowledge
from the field.

Calgary multi-family development, construction and ownership — through a practical lens.

Upcoming articles will draw on Tareq Morad’s development and construction experience, including ideas shared on LinkedIn.

From site to completed building

On the horizon.

Our first Insights articles are in preparation. Explore the planned topics below.

  • Site selection

    What Makes a Calgary Lot Work for Multi-Family Development?

    Coming soon

  • Planning & approvals

    R-CG vs H-GO: What Calgary Landowners Should Understand

    Coming soon

  • Project feasibility

    How We Evaluate Whether an 8-Plex Development Is Financially Feasible

    Coming soon

  • Project financing

    What CMHC MLI Select Means for Multi-Family Development

    Coming soon

  • Project delivery

    From Land Acquisition to Completed Rental Building

    Coming soon

  • Construction & ownership

    Why Construction Details Matter in Purpose-Built Rentals

    Coming soon

Available now · Resource guide

Explore CMHC MLI Select.

Read Optima’s existing guide to the program and its role in multi-family development.

Read the MLI Select guide

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