Edward Skira

Edward Skira is an entrepreneur, urbanist, architecture and development enthusiast. Skira’s career spans 30 years in the media, publishing and communications industries. He was one of the early adopters in online publishing, internet marketing and social media. Currently, he is the founder and publisher of UrbanToronto.ca and SkyriseCities.com. Previously, Skira was founder and publisher of the successful Canadian music publication, CHART Magazine and the website ChartAttack.com, along with various initiatives in the music industry. This session brings together members behind CIBC SQUARE, one of Toronto’s most exciting and complex developments. The panelists will discuss how planning, architecture, structural engineering, and landscape design came together in the delivery of one of Downtown Toronto’s largest and most complex commercial developments. With nearly 3 million sq ft of premium office space in the heart of Canada’s financial capital, the project boasts some incredible feature