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Spotlight Development Celebrates Reina: A Groundbreaking Model for Inclusive, Community-Informed Design

  • jasmine3871
  • Jul 18
  • 2 min read

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Toronto - July 18, 2025


Spotlight Development is proud to celebrate the success of Reina, a bold reimagining of multi-residential living on Toronto’s Queensway. Co-led by Spotlight President Sherry Larjani and Taya Cook of Urban Capital, Reina marks a historic moment in Canadian development as the country’s first all-female designed and developed condominium.

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More than just a mid-rise condo, Reina is a living example of how inclusive, community-led processes can reshape the future of housing. The development was co-created through deep public engagement—including a 140-person workshop and a youth design challenge—ensuring every detail reflected the real needs of local residents. From stroller parking on every floor to a sound-buffered music room, hobby studio, and snack shack inspired by conversations with Girl Guides, Reina is built around life as it's actually lived.


Spotlight Development would like to recognize the exceptional team at BDP Quadrangle for bringing these insights to life through warm, tactile interiors and a thoughtful, curved architectural design that emphasizes connection, belonging, and longevity. These aren’t just design features—they’re social infrastructure, and a testament to what happens when developers and designers lead with empathy.

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“We need more good news in this world—and we need to cheer each other on when we create it,” said Spotlight President Sherry Larjani. “Reina is about more than housing. It’s about building community from the inside out. I’m so proud of what we’ve created together.”


Spotlight Development remains committed to empowering people through real estate and driving forward models of inclusive housing that reflect the needs—and strengths—of the communities we serve.

About Spotlight Development


Spotlight Development is a Toronto-based real estate development company dedicated to creating innovative, inclusive, and community-driven housing solutions. Specializing in traditional market condominiums and affordable housing projects, Spotlight combines visionary design with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.


With over 10.5 million ft² of development space, representing more than $4 billion in managed assets, Spotlight Development is reshaping communities through projects that prioritize social impact and sustainability. Guided by the motto Impact Real Estate Empowering People, Spotlight is setting a new standard in the industry.


Learn more at www.spotlightdevelopment.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

Jasmine Ashfield


 


 
 
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