Northcrest’s Klein Oversees Big Development Budgets

Northcrest’s Klein Oversees Big Development Budgets
News| July 11, 2025| Monte Stewart
Canada + Apartment Buildings

 (Leorah Klein is among the 2025 Canadian Next Generation Award recipients, as selected by Connect CRE Canada. This profile explains how she stands out among her peers. Read about all of the award winners.)

By Amy Wolff Sorter

Leorah Klein is Northcrest’s Senior Manager of Development, where she handles major real estate development projects by managing million-dollar budgets and overseeing consultant teams. She’s also involved with defining Northcrest’s digital master plan, a strategy document encompassing digital infrastructure, governance and twins.

Klein mentors junior staff, leads by example, and drives innovation in her approach to digital strategy. She is a leader within the ULI, currently serving as Co-Chair of the WLI Championship Committee. Klein has also taught studio courses at Toronto Metropolitan University, helping the next generation of city builders combine academic theory with real-world practice. She recently served as an Advisory Committee member at Weave Community Bond Fund, a $30-million fund pooling institutional and accredited investor capital to invest in community bonds across Canada.

Klein serves as a camp counselor at Campfire Circle, has volunteered with the Canadian Olympic Committee in Rio at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and participated in other charitable initiatives.

These are just a few reasons we chose Leorah Klein as one of Connect CRE Canada’s 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.

Read about all of the award winners.

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