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4GenerX Urban Development Corporation is a privately held real estate development company focused on building distinctive places, spaces and communities that help cultivate the aesthetic landscape of the neighbourhoods where people live, work and play.
Three decades of helping shape communities by integrating environments for people, families, companies and institutions has taught us that it’s the attention to detail in how people live and interact is the most important element of successful project design.
GenerX integrates this simple philosophy in all of its design, planning and development. Together with an outstanding compliment of planners, consultants, investors and lenders, GenerX strives to create well conceived developments that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
LEADERSHIP
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Walter W. Thompson, CPA, CA
President & FounderMr. Thompson oversees an industry leading team of planners, consultants and engineers in obtaining project approvals that meet the needs of all stakeholders. By utilizing a collaborative approach, projects are well integrated into the fabric of a community while maximizing a property’s development potential. Walter also leads GenerX’s project conceptualization, site acquisition and financing efforts. This direct involvement in the major elements of a development ensures projects are delivered on-time and on-budget with minimal disruption to neighbouring community and positive returns for investors and lenders.
Prior to launching GenerX in 1995, Walter was a Vice President with CIBC World Markets; Vice President, Finance of a boutique syndicator and broker of real estate; and an Associate in KPMG’s real estate group.
Walter holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from Queen’s University, and has been a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario since 1989. He is a past Treasurer and Board Member of The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and The Beacon Hall Golf Club.
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Dianna Cassidy
Operations ManagerMs. Cassidy oversees the smooth operation of GenerX’s administrative, accounting and reporting functions. Dianna has a Business Diploma and an Honours Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Resources. With over 20 years experience in numerous industries including accounting, entertainment, banking and real estate development her breadth of experience enables her to effectively manage the unique requirements of each project.