Western University
As Western University stewards significant land holdings in both urban and suburban contexts, they have recognized the need for a coordinated approach that responds to shifting economic conditions, changing government policies, and increasing expectations around land optimization. In 2025, PaperDolls began a multi-phase land strategy initiative with Western to evaluate the development potential of several priority sites across the University’s portfolio. This work—now underway—reflects Western’s commitment to planning strategically amid rising demand for alternative revenue generation, infrastructure pressures, and long-term growth.
University of Guelph
Given the changing realities of the Canadian higher education landscape, the University of Guelph identified both a need and an opportunity to reassess its non-core land portfolio and determine how these assets could generate long-term, mission-aligned value while preserving future academic, research, and community flexibility. In response, Guelph engaged PaperDolls to provide strategic oversight and advisory leadership for the development of its Real Estate Land Use Vision & Strategy — a multi-phase initiative designed to unlock long-term value from university-owned lands while upholding Guelph’s mission, governance structure, and multi-generational outlook.