Taza
Taza Development Corp. is a Calgary-based 50-50 joint venture between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel developing a 1,200-acre Indigenous-led master-planned community near Calgary, comprising three villages with up to 6,500 homes, 700,000+ sq ft of retail, and commercial space under a leasehold land model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCalgary, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Taza does
Taza Development Corp. is a private Canadian real estate master developer operating as a 50-50 joint venture between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel, developing 1,200 acres of Indigenous land west of Calgary, Alberta into one of North America's largest Indigenous-led mixed-use communities. The development is structured as three interconnected villages: Taza Park (470 acres, currently under construction with first residents welcomed in March 2026), Buffalo Run (390 acres, a Costco-anchored retail district with an upcoming Loblaw Real Canadian Superstore scheduled for Fall 2026), and The Crossing (360 acres, a planned future community targeting high-tech, entrepreneurial, and health/wellness uses). Across the master plan, Taza targets up to 6,500 residential homes, 700,000+ square feet of retail, commercial office space, parks, and natural environment areas built around Dené sustainability principles.
The business operates under a distinctive leasehold land model where residents own or rent homes but hold the underlying land through a prepaid lease, while Taza Development Corp. handles property tax collection and area operations. Revenue mechanics combine direct residential sales/leasing through the Sales & Marketing Centre, commercial leasing of retail and office space, and developer fees flowing through the JV structure. Anchor commercial partnerships include Costco at Buffalo Run and Loblaw Companies Ltd. for the new Real Canadian Superstore. Marketing and customer acquisition are driven by a multi-channel approach spanning the company website, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), community events, and on-site sales centre visits, emphasizing the unique Indigenous partnership, cultural integration, and sustainable development narrative. The development is supported by recognized credentials including the 2024 Indigenomics Top 10 to Watch, 2020 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence, and Built Green Canada participation.
Taza firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Taza
- Legal name
- Taza Development Corp.
- Website
- https://togetherattaza.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Taza Development Corp. is a Calgary-based 50-50 joint venture between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel developing a 1,200-acre Indigenous-led master-planned community near Calgary, comprising three villages with up to 6,500 homes, 700,000+ sq ft of retail, and commercial space under a leasehold land model.
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- akta.pro rank
Taza industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mixed-Use Real Estate Development
- NAICS
- Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Rental and Leasing Services (532)
- SIC
- Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)
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Where Taza is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Calgary
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Taza business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Taza product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Taza is a master-planned mixed-use real estate development spanning 1,200 acres on Tsuut'ina Nation land west of Calgary, encompassing three interconnected community villages (Taza Park, Buffalo Run, The Crossing) that combine residential homes, retail, commercial offices, and parks. The company sells and leases residential housing under a unique prepaid leasehold land model and offers commercial leasing for retail and office tenants within its 700,000+ square feet of planned retail space.
Product overview
Taza is a master-planned mixed-use development spanning 1,200 acres on Tsuut'ina Nation land near Calgary, Alberta. The development is structured as three interconnected community villages: Taza Park (470 acres, in progress with homes and offices), Buffalo Run (390 acres, with Costco-anchored retail already open), and The Crossing (360 acres, planned future community). The portfolio includes 700,000+ square feet of retail space, residential housing (up to 6,500 homes planned), commercial office spaces, parks, and natural areas. Taza operates under a unique leasehold land ownership model where residents own or rent homes but hold land through prepaid leases.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Taza Park: A 470-acre village currently under construction at Glenmore Trail and Tsuut'ina Trail, offering new homes, modern offices, a lively Retail Main Street, connected pathways and more.
- Buffalo Run
- The Crossing
Products and services
- Taza Park A 470-acre mixed-use village under construction at Glenmore Trail and Tsuut'ina Trail, next to Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park, offering new homes, modern offices, a Retail Main Street, and connected pathways for residential buyers and renters in the Calgary region.
- Buffalo Run
Companies that use Taza
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Taza technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Taza partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Real Canadian Superstore)corePartnership to open a new Real Canadian Superstore at Buffalo Run in Tsuut'ina Nation, Alberta, scheduled for Fall 2026. This will be the first superstore in Alberta developed in partnership with an Indigenous community, representing a significant milestone in the Taza mixed-use development. The store will feature partnerships with local and Indigenous vendors and bring retail amenities and employment opportunities to the region.
- Tsuut'ina Nationflagship50-50 partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel forming Taza Development Corp. The partnership focuses on long-term prosperity and sustainable growth, creating one of North America's largest Indigenous-led mixed-use developments on 1,200 acres of Tsuut'ina Nation land west of Calgary. Tsuut'ina Nation provides the land and cultural guidance while benefiting from economic development and employment opportunities.
- Canderelflagship50-50 partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel forming Taza Development Corp. Canderel is a Canadian real estate developer providing development expertise, project management, and commercial acumen to the mixed-use development project spanning 1,200 acres with plans for up to 6,500 homes.
- Crystal Creek HomescoreHomebuilder partner announcing the Black Birch Heights condominium project in Taza Park, representing the first condominium homes to be released in Taza Park village.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Taza competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Shane Homes: Calgary-based homebuilder active across multiple master-planned communities in the Alberta region. Comparable as a Calgary-area residential developer, but lacks Taza's three-village master-planned scale.
Direct peers
- Brookfield Residential: One of North America's largest land developers and homebuilders, operating master-planned, mixed-use communities across Alberta and other Canadian provinces. Directly comparable to Taza as a master-planned community developer competing in the Calgary region.
- Qualico: Western Canada's largest privately held homebuilder and developer, with significant Calgary-region master-planned community activity through brands like Sterling Homes and Pacesetter. Comparable as a multi-village mixed-use developer with residential and commercial components.
- Anthem Properties: BC and Western Canadian mixed-use developer building integrated residential, retail, and office communities. Comparable to Taza's mix of residential sales and commercial leasing within a master-planned footprint.
- Dream Unlimited: Canadian real estate developer with mixed-use and master-planned community assets across Canada, including significant Calgary-area projects. Comparable through its integrated residential/retail/commercial community model and long-duration land development pipeline.
- Mattamy Homes: One of Canada's largest privately owned homebuilders operating master-planned communities nationwide, including strong Calgary presence. Comparable as a master-planned community builder partnering with landowners on multi-village projects.
- Melcor Developments: Alberta-based real estate developer of master-planned, mixed-use communities and commercial properties with direct Calgary regional exposure. Comparable as a Western Canadian multi-village developer with both residential and commercial arms.
Others
- Canderel: Taza's 50/50 joint venture partner and a major Canadian mixed-use developer (originally Quebec-based, now national). Comparable as a developer of large-scale mixed-use projects and the source of Taza's operational expertise.
- Sundance Housing Developments: Calgary-based developer with First Nations partnership experience on Indigenous-led projects, including the Painted Sky community at Tsuut'ina Nation. Directly comparable as an Indigenous-led Calgary development peer.
Emerging players
- Polygon Homes: BC master-planned community developer active in Western Canada with mixed residential and commercial product. Comparable as a Western Canadian master-planned community builder, though primarily British Columbia-focused.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Taza leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Taza funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Taza M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Taza
What does Taza do?
Taza is a master-planned mixed-use real estate development spanning 1,200 acres on Tsuut'ina Nation land west of Calgary, encompassing three interconnected community villages (Taza Park, Buffalo Run, The Crossing) that combine residential homes, retail, commercial offices, and parks. The company sells and leases residential housing under a unique prepaid leasehold land model and offers commercial leasing for retail and office tenants within its 700,000+ square feet of planned retail space.
Is Taza a public or private company?
Taza is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Taza founded?
Taza was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Taza based?
Taza is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, in the North America region.
Who are Taza's main competitors?
Shane Homes is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Brookfield Residential, Qualico, Anthem Properties, Dream Unlimited, Mattamy Homes and Melcor Developments. Others are Canderel and Sundance Housing Developments. Polygon Homes is listed as an emerging player.
Does Taza have an API?
No public API is recorded for Taza.
What industry is Taza in?
Taza's product category is Mixed-Use Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAGAE, Mixed-Use Property Management. Its NAICS code is 5312 and its SIC code is 6531.