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1958
Leith Moore is born in Ottawa suburbs. Childhood influence: Bruce Springsteen. Listened to “Darkness at the Edge of Town,” and wanted to make it brighter.
1976
Visited NYC and Montreal with Mr. Simpson’s geography class. Mind blown by stark contrast between his hometown and these dense, walkable cities.
1981
After graduating from University of Waterloo’s School of Planning, joined Sorbara Group and stayed for 32 years, becoming VP of Development.
1993
While discussing housing and the early condo boom at conference in Toronto, Leith encountered Jane Jacobs, who characterized him as a “sensible young man.”
2001–2004
As Chair of Evergreen board, raised the first $10-million towards restoration of the now-iconic Don Valley Brickworks.
2013
Appointed by Anne Golden as the developer representative on the Ontario government’s Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel.
2009-2017
As adjunct professor, prepared students at University of Waterloo’s School of Urban and Regional Planning what they’ll encounter when they build in the real world.
2009-2013
As Chair of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and as President of the Ontario Homebuilders Association, successfully advocated for six-storey wood-frame buildings in Ontario.
2013
Appointed by Anne Golden as the developer representative on the Ontario government’s Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel.
2014
As Senior Vice President, launched Fieldgate Urban, a division of Fieldgate Homes devoted to building mid-rise communities.
2016
Appointed by David Crombie to the Province of Ontario’s Coordinated Land Use Planning Review.
2016
Waverley Projects Inc. is founded.
2018
Appointed to Ontario Greenbelt Council by The Province of Ontario.
Co-Founds R-Hauz Solutions Inc. – off site manufacturing of infill towns and rear lane suites.