Mission Statement
We are Keefer Developments Ltd. We imagine and believe in better community, and the role that built heritage and culture plays in delivering a sense of place. We value individual creativity, hard work, quality, and integrity in all that we do and support.
Company Background
Keefer Developments Ltd. is a Niagara based real estate development company specializing in adaptive reuse, heritage and brownfield revitalization projects. Using the principles of "Smart Growth" as our guide, we are responsible for providing the vision, leadership, and management resources required to complete a successful long-term transformation of our selected projects. We have also incorporated principles of "pragmatic sustainability” into all of our projects.
Our approach is to create significant value for all stakeholders by harmonizing both public objectives such as:
- Heritage preservation
- Urban renewal
- Tax base regeneration
- Beautification
and private objectives such as cost of ownership, attractiveness, and functionality of product.
Keefer Developments Ltd., works with a team of experts to manage all phases of real estate development including:
- Needs assessment and market analysis
- Municipal planning & approvals
- Private placement financing
- Legal
- Design and construction
- Leasing and property management
Phil Ritchie BBA, President
Phil has been recognized as an advocate for change within Niagara. He is the recipient of the Niagara Community Design Award for Leadership, The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leadership Award, 2014 Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Special Achievement Award and in 2016 he was honoured as Builder of the Year by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.
Phil has served on boards and advisory groups including; Ontario's Finest Inns, The Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management, The CTCA, the Smarter Niagara Steering Committee and the St.Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce.
He has spoken at various events on subjects such as heritage preservation, economic development and Niagara. Thru his community engagement dinner series he has hosted approximately 25 dinner dialogues in Niagara to discuss issues of community importance.
2007 Niagara Community Design Award Winner
The objective of the Niagara Community Design Awards is to recognize and celebrate excellence in community design in the Niagara Region. The award will continue to focus on projects that enhance the built environment, efficiently use land, and demonstrate creativity and vision.
Our Partners
