PlaceKickR Properties is a boutique real estate investment and development group focused on reimagined residential rentals.
PlaceKickR creates financial incentives and business models that encourage community placemaking investment in Canadian and global real estate.
By way of multiple joint ventures with Canadian-based DPSE Canada Export-Import Limited, facilitated by its capital partner German-based DPSE Business Export-Import e.K., and through DPSE PlaceKickR Opportunity Fund, PlaceKickR focuses on opportunistic, value-add equity investments in residential and mixed-use commercial projects where equity + debt finance equal low leverage, that build-up cash flows during the investment term and offer capital gains opportunities at exit.
Reimagining condo rentals and resident amenities @695 Richmond On The Row + development of Roundhouse Place, an innovative Apart-Hotel Residence & Recreational Place.
PlaceKickR's investment mandate pivots on a hybrid strategy that blends acquisition and ownership of income-producing properties with value-add properties and/or developments that offer tangible capital appreciation. PlaceKickR's role is to create and execute recapitalization, repositioning or reimagining strategies for its partners or investors.
London, Ontario's Richmond Row is akin to Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood... an eclectic home for symphonic music, theatre, or countless multi-cultural events and festivals in nearby Victoria Park, as well as being and one of the most sought-after places to live downtown. 695 Richmond On The Row is exceptionally located in the heart of Richmond Row with plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars and live nightclub entertainment.
Choose from an array of affordable luxury residential rentals, unfurnished and furnished 1, 2 & 3-bedroom condos @695 Richmond On The Row.
Oversized updated designer suites with architectural elements, 5 appliances, panoramic and stunning views of London. Each rental unit has on-site secure underground (or on-grade) parking included, plus perimeter full-color surveillance security system and 24-hour electronic recording.
PlaceKickR founder Canadian Martin Carmen Soltys, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Ivey Business School, defines PlaceKickR's mindset, "Our goal is to emotionally connect our properties with the needs or desires of their residents, guests and tenants, and surrounding neighbourhoods - through the ideation of transformative, creative placemaking initiatives."
Built in 1887 as a Michigan Central Railroad steam locomotive repair shop, the Roundhouse Project was a 2016 London Heritage Honouree awarded by the Architectural Conservancy Ontario and Heritage London Foundation. Capitalizing on the Roundhouse Project's leadership excellence in heritage conservation, PlaceKickR's multi-faceted placemak
Built in 1887 as a Michigan Central Railroad steam locomotive repair shop, the Roundhouse Project was a 2016 London Heritage Honouree awarded by the Architectural Conservancy Ontario and Heritage London Foundation. Capitalizing on the Roundhouse Project's leadership excellence in heritage conservation, PlaceKickR's multi-faceted placemaking initiatives for The Roundhouse District will involve on-going development opportunities that also integrates spaces for gathering and socialization, while also creating pathways to self-empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The focus of PlaceKickR's placemaking campaign for Roundhouse Place will revolve around the designation for The Roundhouse District. Defined by the intersection of two major roadway gateways into London - The Wellington Road Gateway and The Horton Street Gateway, The Roundhouse District provides convenient access to the 401 Highway corri
The focus of PlaceKickR's placemaking campaign for Roundhouse Place will revolve around the designation for The Roundhouse District. Defined by the intersection of two major roadway gateways into London - The Wellington Road Gateway and The Horton Street Gateway, The Roundhouse District provides convenient access to the 401 Highway corridor.
Via Rail, the intercity passenger train rail station (with future high-speed rail service), and the Greyhound bus station are within a few blocks away. Intracity bus transportation already services SoHo.
The London Roundhouse is in strong demand for off‐hours community and charitable events and functions due to its unique appeal and popularity. Several leading‐edge high‐technology company tenants now employ many young urban professionals.
In Fall 2018, Innovate London Accelerator will launch its entrepreneurial campus in the Phase B exp
The London Roundhouse is in strong demand for off‐hours community and charitable events and functions due to its unique appeal and popularity. Several leading‐edge high‐technology company tenants now employ many young urban professionals.
In Fall 2018, Innovate London Accelerator will launch its entrepreneurial campus in the Phase B expansion of The London Roundhouse Project. The hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship accelerator will host Pop-Up Events featuring arts, culture and innovation.
Roundhouse Place fits the City of London's redevelopment plans for a mix of waterfront high-rises and heritage buildings leading to a promenade along the Thames River.
Millennials and baby boomers have more in common than you’d think, Trends across North America are seeing empty nesters fleeing the suburbs and moving to a city’s core, adopting an adult dorm, hands-free lifestyle. Roundhouse Place will offer its renters and residents a reimagined co-living experience, an affordable micro-unit apartment combined with a community style of living with shared common areas that include such amenities as a demo kitchen.
PlaceKickR Properties is currently in development with Roundhouse Place, the next generation of Live-Work-Play.
Roundhouse Place, a $100million, 200-unit Apart-Condo Residence & Recreational Place, will be the beacon and landmark for SoHo's Roundhouse District,
Roundhouse Place will define Roundhouse District, SoHo's most prominent LWP development bordered by the intersection of two major roadway gateways into London - The Wellington Road Gateway and The Horton Street Gateway, PlaceKickR Properties 'Placemaking' plans for Roundhouse District include the ongoing redevelopment of the 4-corners @Wellington and Horton.
A reimagined LWP mix of residential, reinvigorated business rentals and recreational amenities integrated with @The LRH, SoHo's prominent landmark.
The neighbourhood of SoHo (South of Horton) has existed within the same boundaries since London’s inception in 1840. Originally named St. David’s Ward, this neighbourhood is bordered on the north by the CN railroad tracks parallel to, and north of Horton St., on the east by Adelaide St., and on the south and west by the Thames River.
The Roundhouse District marks the centre of SoHo.
SoHo, with its proximity to downtown London and affordability, makes for a great place to live and invest in. SoHo is a cultural & vibrant neighbourhood with parks, tennis & basketball courts and bike paths, near the Thames River. Roundhouse Place residents, guests and tenants will be able to conveniently access a host of lifestyle ameni
SoHo, with its proximity to downtown London and affordability, makes for a great place to live and invest in. SoHo is a cultural & vibrant neighbourhood with parks, tennis & basketball courts and bike paths, near the Thames River. Roundhouse Place residents, guests and tenants will be able to conveniently access a host of lifestyle amenities, all within easy walking distance. It’s a unique neighbourhood that’s full of community initiatives and great businesses and restaurants.
Public transportation includes 9 city bus routes which pass through SoHo. London's $500 million bus rapid transit system will have a major station close to The Roundhouse District.
Need-to-have apartment amenities such as free WiFi, in-suite laundry and on-premises roomy, storage spaces. Property amenities include Dog Park/Pet washing station, bike racks, fitness areas with studios for yoga and classes, and more.
Roundhouse Place will feature an eclectic and modern mix of reimagined residential apartments intermingled with furnished hotel rooms and suites which include kitchen facilities, available for long or short-term rental.
From organic juiceries to private restaurants, foodies will be part of the reimagining of live-work-play @Roundhouse Place. The demand for healthier and more natural options will be one of thekickers for apart-hotel renters @Roundhouse Place. Exclusive in-house patisseries, residents-only food delivery apps and room service will be a daily offering at the complex. Reimagine ordering takeout without having to deal with a long wait or telling the doorman to let in the delivery guy.
Culinarily curious tenants and guests at Roundhouse Place will be able to attend cooking classes hosted by well-known chefs, at the building’s demo kitchen. Furnished with its own private dining room, the demo kitchen is also open for residents to reserve for dinner parties of up to 16 guests. Millennials are willing to devote more of their disposable income to these kinds of shared food experiences, and even treating demo kitchens like their own personal kitchens.
PlaceKickR Pilot will feature cowork spaces, conference area, breakout lounges & leisure zones available for cowork, study, startup, staffing and social events. Conceived by PlaceKickR Properties founder Martin Carmen Soltys, PlaceKickR Pilot will be an exclusive kicker for residential renters living @Roundhouse Place.
PlaceKickR Pilot will collaborate with WeWork to grow a unique community of creators, innovators, doers and shakers. Get inspired by our surroundings. Get social - attend educational workshops, industry seminars, networking events, exchange programs and other collaborative initiatives..
PlaceKickR Pilot will collaborate with Flexday to expand membership and to promote and book daily or multi-day walk-in plans. PlaceKickR Pilot Members will get unlimited use of our inviting open space layout, indoor/outdoor lounges & communal areas, high-speed WiFi and on-demand conference room usage.
Cafe, WorkStation or Studio Plans offer shared, dedicated or private furnished suite, available @ various membership rates.
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