About

Zinc Developments Inc.

Founded in 1989, Zinc Developments is an award‑winning builder with over three decades of experience crafting design‑forward residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed‑use projects across Toronto. We combine deep technical expertise—from site acquisition and entitlements to construction delivery and asset management—with a creative, design‑led approach that aims to surprise and uplift the urban fabric.

Our work is guided by a few simple goals

Create memorable places through bold, thoughtful design

Deliver durable investor value via disciplined underwriting and active stewardship

Grow a diversified portfolio that includes hospitality and a purpose‑built rental platform

Build lasting partnerships with leading operators, designers, and capital partners

At Zinc we believe exceptional design is a source of economic and cultural value. We seek projects that excite the city, enhance neighbourhoods, and generate strong, sustainable returns for our partners.

Zuckerman & Son Ltd.

Investment Manager

Zinc Developments is recognized for sourcing high‑quality investment opportunities that generate measurable value and strong investor returns. To formalize and scale these capabilities, we established Zuckerman & Son Ltd., a dedicated real estate investment platform that leverages Zinc’s development expertise and deep capital‑market relationships.

Core capabilities

Direct equity investments in Zinc Developments

Structuring and managing joint ventures and investment funds with third‑party development partners

Providing equity and mezzanine financing to support development and growth

Investment approach

We apply a disciplined, research‑driven underwriting process to identify assets and development opportunities across commercial, residential, hospitality, and mixed‑use sectors. Our strategy emphasizes design‑led value creation, active asset management, and a focus on risk‑adjusted returns to deliver predictable, long‑term performance for investors.

Strategic business lines

Hospitality: an established hospitality division that develops, owns, and operates boutique and full‑service hotels designed to enhance asset performance and generate diversified income streams.

Purpose‑Built Rental: a newly launched division focused on institutional‑quality rental assets, targeting long‑term occupancy, operational efficiency, and resilient cash flow.

Why partner with Zuckerman & Son

Proven development expertise combined with disciplined capital allocation

Strong relationships with brokers, institutional investors, and lenders

Collaborative deal execution and transparent governance tailored to investor objectives

For investor inquiries, partnership opportunities, equity and mezzanine financing, please contact laura@zincdevelopments.com.