Crown Realty Partners has been appointed to provide property management services for Minto Place, a 950,000-square-foot office and retail complex in downtown Ottawa.

The appointment expands Crown’s relationship with Mackenzie Investments and establishes new partnerships with LaSalle Investment Management and Minto Group, said Crown. The addition of Minto Place increases Crown’s Ottawa portfolio to more than four million square feet and its total portfolio under management to 12.5 msf across 67 buildings.

Crown said it was selected based on its integrated operating platform, experience managing institutional assets and ability to reposition properties. The mandate begins with the next phase of Minto Place’s evolution, including the reintroduction of the office tower at 180 Kent St. Plans call for upgrades to the main lobby and common areas, enhanced amenities, expanded sustainability initiatives and an improved workplace experience. Colliers will continue to oversee office leasing at the property.

“We are excited to bring our vertically integrated Real Estate Services platform to Minto Place and build on our depth of platform within the Ottawa market,” said “By purposefully combining property management, tenant experience, accounting, and construction management under one roof, we can move quickly, outperform the market, and deliver a superior experience for tenants,” said Scott Watson, a Minto managing partner. “We look forward to working alongside ownership to enhance the performance of this exceptional complex.”

Pictured: Minto Place office tower in downtown Ottawa.

Photo: Colliers