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In this episode, we dive into the world of affordable housing with Mwarigha, Vice President of Housing Growth Development and Asset Sustainability at Woodgreen Community Services, one of Canada’s leading non-profit organizations. Learn about Mwarigha journey, Woodgreen’s strategies to deliver 5,000 new affordable homes, and their achievements, including the Toronto First National Co-investment Fund project.

We also discuss the significant challenges non-profits face in creating affordable housing, innovative solutions, and the new Affordable Housing Investment Fund. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on future-proofing housing and making a social impact.

• Challenges in Non-Profit Housing
• The Role of Private Developers in Affordable Housing
• Successful Partnerships: The Daniels Corporation Example
• Addressing Housing Supply Shortages
• Woodgreen’s Green Building Initiatives
• Private vs. Government Investment in Housing
• The Shift Towards Density and Its Consequences
• National Housing Strategy and Policy Challenges
• Proposing a New Affordable Housing Fund

Mwarigha M.S. is the Vice President of Housing Growth, Development & Asset Sustainability at WoodGreen Community Services, one of Canada’s leading non-profit affordable housing and human-services organizations. He previously served as General Manager of Peel Housing Corporation (2010 -2017), Ontario’s third-largest municipal housing provider.

A seasoned developer, he leads WoodGreen’s strategy to deliver 5,000 new homes through development, partnerships, and acquisitions. His achievements include delivering Toronto’s first National Co-Investment Fund and Open-Door Program project – 36 homes for low-income and high-needs seniors -completed during the pandemic and fully occupied in 2022.

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In this insightful episode, Payam sit down with Mazyar Mortazavi, the President and CEO of TAS, a Toronto-based real estate company. Mazyar shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to Canada to working in real estate development and asset management. They delve into the core principles and lessons learned from scaling a real estate business, the importance of financial discipline, risk, leverage and timing. Mazyar also discusses the paradigm shift currently impacting the real estate market, highlighting its challenges and the potential for innovation and community-centric approaches. Moreover, they touch on the importance of impact investing, sustainability, and social equity in real estate. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating the current economic landscape and building a resilient, impact-driven real estate business.

• First Development Projects and Lessons Learned
• Understanding Correlation in Business Decisions
• Starting with Impact from Day One
• Scaling and Risk Management in Development
• Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
• The Importance of Community and Collaboration

TAS is an industry leader in impact-driven ground-up development and asset management.TAS manage a best-in-class private equity platform focused on the belief that profit is foundational, but not the only goal.

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In this episode, Sarah Segal, CEO of Simply DBS, delves deep into the world of real estate analytics and what it means to be a data-driven landlord. Sarah shares her extensive background in commercial real estate and offers insights on how data can enhance decision-making across housing, office, retail, and industrial spaces. The discussion covers various aspects, from the importance of predictive analytics and community building to the impact of AI and technology on property management. Learn about the significance of tenant data, trending preferences in housing layouts, and the critical role of community and safety in retaining tenants. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to real estate, Sarah's expertise offers invaluable guidance on leveraging data to improve property management and development strategies.

• Discussion on Real Estate Development
• Purpose-Built Rentals vs. Condos
• Survey Methodology and Data Collection
• Insights from Tenant Surveys
• Addressing Tenant Needs and Preferences
• Balconies and Building Design Considerations
• Safety, Technology, and AI in Real Estate
• AI in Property Management
• Importance of Quick Maintenance Response
• Connected Living Experience
• Essential Amenities for Modern Living
• Community Building and Resident Retention
• Designing for Resident Needs
• Leveraging Data for Development Decisions
• Challenges and Solutions in Property Management

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