Michael Fox

Michael Fox

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  • About me

    Director of Development at MOD Developments

  • Education

    • University of Toronto

      2002 - 2004
      M.Sc.Pl Urban Planning
    • University of Toronto

      1994 - 1998
      B.Com. Economics, Finance
  • Experience

    • Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area

      May 2003 - Jun 2004
      Project Manager

      Coordinate the “Downtown Yonge” pole branding initiative • Chair working group meetings • Report to BIA board • Liaise with city staff

    • Context Development Inc.

      Jun 2004 - Oct 2005
      Development Coordinator

      Manage aspects of rezoning, site plan, building permit and condominium applications • Help coordinate design teams • Compliance with legal agreements • Construction deficiency resolution

    • Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure

      Oct 2005 - Jan 2006
      Policy Analyst

      Provide economic policy analysis for cabinet approval of the Places to Grow Growth Plan

    • Hemson Consulting Ltd.

      Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
      Assistant Planner

      Policy research on brownfield incentives, temporary/seasonal land uses, oil sands development and commercial vacancies • Participate on Region of Waterloo advisory committee • Assist with preparation of OMB witness statements • Field research on employment lands

    • Brook McIlroy

      Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
      Planner

      Prepare urban design guidelines • Prepare OMB witness statements • Manage development applications • Community presentations • Proposal and report writing

    • Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

      Oct 2008 - Nov 2010
      Planner

      Review proposed Official Plans and municipal policies • Participate on policy development committees • Assist municipal staff with policy implementation • Respond to public inquiries

    • Great Gulf Homes

      Nov 2010 - Jan 2019
      Development Manager

      Manage large mixed-use projects in Toronto and Washington, DC • Lead entitlement process • Lead design teams • Liaise with partners • Interdepartmental coordination • Community presentations • Work with construction managers • Review prospect sites including use of SketchUp • Review legal agreements • Review budgets and consultant billing • Report to senior management

    • MOD Developments

      Jan 2019 - now
      Director Of Development

      Collectively manage all aspects of mixed-use projects on a very small corporate team • Provide advice on design matters and entitlement strategies • Oversee rental housing replacement including tenant communication and compensation • Review potential sites and contribute to due diligence process • Ensure compliance with schedules • Resolve problems with city staff

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MCIP® – Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners

      Canadian Institute of Planners
      Oct 2007
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