About Us

Established in 1976, NBLC has a broad range of experience in virtually every class of real estate. Our projects have ranged from small scale housing projects in remote communities to Canada's largest and most complex developments.


Our work keeps us on top of emerging economic, market, and demographic trends. Coupled with our intimate knowledge of both the land development sector and land use planning policy, we provide our clients candid advice that is grounded in economic and financial reality.

Housing Development
Housing market research

N.Barry Lyon, Founder

1939-2015

NBLC was founded by Barry Lyon in 1976 after many years in senior real estate positions. He was regarded as one of the leading experts on residential development in the Greater Toronto Area. Barry played a key role in the development of many communities across Canada, with NBLC carrying out market and financial feasibility studies for over 250,000 housing units across Canada during Barry’s time. He is an inductee of the Building Industry and Land Development Association’s Hall of Fame.

NBLC's

Leadership Team

Mark

Conway

President / Partner

Scott

Walker

Partner

Nick

Michael

Partner

Matthew

Bennett

Partner

Alex

McMaster

Associate

Josh

MacLeod

Associate

Margot

Hayward

Sr. Analyst

Francisco

Cordero

Sr. Planner / Analyst

Join our team

Join our growing team. NBLC is always looking for passionate, analytical, and creative people that love contributing to the future of our communities. While we are urban planners and land economists at heart, we are open to hearing from talented individuals from any background. 

To apply today Email us at

 admin@nblc.com

Share by: