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Bring your business into the heart of downtown Waterloo. The James Black Building will offer a collection of retail and office spaces designed for organizations that want a distinctive address, modern functionality and the energy that comes with being part of a larger destination.


Flexible spaces will accommodate a variety of businesses, from shops and service-based companies to professional offices and growing organizations. Contemporary interiors and updated building systems will work alongside the historic character that has made this corner of downtown a commercial landmark for more than a century. The original Black’s department store moved into the building in 1914 and grew into one of Waterloo’s most significant retail establishments. Revize


With residents, hotel guests, employees and visitors all sharing the property, businesses at the James Black Building become part of an active community where work, hospitality, shopping and downtown life come together.

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Rooted in Waterloo’s history and reimagined for what comes next, The James Black Building brings hospitality, residences, business, and community together in one landmark destination. A place built on character, connection, and a new chapter for downtown.

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