An integrated approach to real estate
About Astra
What guides us
Mission
To improve lives through socially responsible development.
Vision
Sustainable communities filled with an abundance of opportunities for all people.
History
We began as a renovation company, handling diverse projects from commercial spaces to multifamily complexes, and quickly becoming a leading renovation entity in Western Canada. Leveraging this expertise, we transitioned to property acquisition and successfully turned over our own buildings.
A decade later, our path shifted towards office-to-residential conversions. Acquiring underutilized office towers for adaptive reuse, including one we renovated in our early years, marked a transformative step becoming one of the customers we once serviced. This change became a pivotal point as we embraced impact-driven development, focusing on converting underutilized commercial high-rises into vibrant multifamily complexes.
Over the years we have grown into a vertically integrated entity. From acquisition to management, our mission reflects creating positive impact. Our journey encapsulates transformation: from a renovation company to visionary developer, dedicated to spaces embodying our commitment to creating positive societal impact.
Began providing commercial renovations and performing various tenant improvements.
Conception Year
Astra Construction
2014
Moved into large, upscale commercial renovations for REITs and property management clients.
Astra construction
Large Scale Commercial Renovations
2015
Creation of our hazmat and restoration division and the consolidation of services for commercial clients.
Remediation Services
Astra restorations
2016
Shifted our focus to multi-family housing renovations, securing contracts with several municipalities and large government organizations.
Multi-family Housing Renovations
Multi-family renovations
2017
Focused on onboarding additional multi-family clients and began acquiring our own assets.
Multi-family Housing Renovations
Exponential growth
2018
Acquisition
Turning over properties and introduction of a vertically integrated model to utilize the strengths of our group of companies.
Astra Real Estate (ARE)
Real estate expansion
2019
Acquisition
Introduction of our coworking business model, and further investment into real estate.
Astra Real Estate (ARE)
Investment & growth
2020
Acquisition
Conception of Peoplefirst Developments and implementation of our social impact philosophy. Established a focus on office-to-residential conversions.
Peoplefirst Developments
impact development
2021
Continued growth with a focus on office-to-residential conversions.
ARE & Peoplefirst Developments
Office conversions
2022
Acquisition
Acquisition of two more office towers. Increased focus on project management of complex adaptive reuse construction projects.
ARE & Peoplefirst Developments
Investment & growth
2023
Acquisition
ARE & Peoplefirst Developments
Successful delivery of one project within approximately 3 months and continued construction progress on the second building.
ARE & Peoplefirst Developments
Completion
2024
Our leadership
Our cross-disciplinary team is led by people who are experts in their respective fields and who are passionate about our collective purpose.
Maxim Olshevsky
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Weir
Vice President
Logan Smith
Chief Marketing Officer
Sagar Kohli
Chief Financial Officer
Our commitment
Our buildings offer new housing units with modern designs at rates that meet or exceed industry-established affordability and accessibility criteria.
Affordability
Everyone deserves a home
We intend each of our multifamily buildings to improve housing affordability, attainability, and inclusivity.
Sustainability
Homes, cities, and a planet to thrive
We aim for our buildings to be socially and ecologically viable and economically sustainable well into the future.
Revitalization
Repurpose, reimagine, and revitalize
We aim to repurpose existing structures through creative solutions that revitalize buildings and communities.
Impact
Seen, felt, and measured
We seek development and design opportunities that tangibly support people, community, and the environment.
Governance
We aim to identify, understand, and manage risks while acting ethically and transparently with integrity. This means fostering growth and inspiring trust in all our stakeholders, and encouraging diversity throughout our organization.
Ethical conduct
Ensure that our leaders, teams, and partners represent ethical conduct and transparency in all endeavours.
Core values
Ensure that our core values of affordability, sustainability, revitalization, and impact are modelled by our business decisions.
Risk management
Set a foundation for identifying, analyzing, and managing material and systemic risks.
Get in touch with us
For inquiries or to request more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
