ULI Toronto: Squeezed out? Squeezed in? A community fishbowl conversation about Social Purpose Real Estate

Join us at the Museum of Contemporary Art (Toronto) as ULI Toronto and Akin lead a group ‘fishbowl’ discussion on social purpose real estate with a unique and eclectic group of city builders and cultural leaders.

  1. Why is the need for social purpose real estate emerging in the fabric of our growing city and what are the barriers on both sides of the fence?

  2. How can developers create unique partnerships and collaborations with non profits and other community-focused groups to address space needs and provide a social good?

  3. How can a booming real estate market in a fast growing city be leveraged to foster a climate where innovative and necessary but less profitable enterprises and causes can thrive and support communities?

  4. What are some of the successes we can look to in Toronto, and abroad, as we have a frank and open discussion around the impact and future of social purpose real estate in the fabric of our city?

Facilitator: 

  • Jane Farrow, Principal, Dept of Words & Deeds

Panelists:

  • Jessa Agilo, Founder, President & CEO, ArtsPond

  • Laura Alderson, Co-ordinator, Mount Dennis BIA

  • Georgia Cowan, Community & Facilities Manager, MOCA Toronto

  • Diane Dyson, Director, Research & Public Policy, Central Neighbourhood House (The Neighbourhood Group)

  • Robert Fiorino, Architect, Vice President - Market Strategy, Lemay

  • Andrew Garrett, Executive Director, Real Estate Portfolio, IMCO

  • Ken Greenberg, Urban Designer

  • Lori Martin, Senior Cultural Affairs Officer, City of Toronto

  • Sherif Masood, VP Asset Management (Retail), Oxford Properties Group 

  • Abigail Moriah, Senior Development Manager, New Commons Development

  • Oliver Pauk,  Co-Director, Akin

  • Pru Robey, Consultant

  • Liza Stiff, Director, Research & Programs, TAS DesignBuild 

  • Laura Trujillo, Vice President, Property Management, Allied REIT

  • Peter Venetas, Real Estate Consultant

  • Michael Vickers,  Co-Director, Akin

  • Jordana Wright, Managing Director, Activate Space

ULI Toronto: Building Better: Indigenous Collaboration in Urban Environments

When many think about building with Indigenous populations in mind, it’s far beyond our city limits — consent and duty to consult for infrastructure projects in the far northern reaches of our province and remote regions across the country. But Toronto is home to the largest population of Indigenous peoples in Canada. When we build for our city, we are building for Indigenous peoples.

The Urban Land Institute, in partnership with Enterprise, is opening a discussion with Indigenous leaders, city planners and developers, on the cultural moment that brings Indigenous consultation to the forefront of our growing cityscape, and to explore how planning, design and development can better incorporate our local Indigenous minds and voices into development processes.

The above topics will be explored the morning of November 26, 2019 at the Globe and Mail Centre through a keynote address by JP Gladu, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, followed by panel discussions with community leaders and industry experts.

WELCOME:
Duke Redbird, Indigenous Polymath Wisdom Keeper & Elder, Indigenous Arts & Culture

KEYNOTE:
JP Gladu, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

PANELISTS:
Jason Lester, Vice Chair, Development, Dream
Brian Porter, Principal, Two Row Architect
Rachelle Lemieux, Architect, Brook McIlroy
Selina Young, Manager, Indigenous Affairs Office, City of Toronto

Gals That Brunch - LOV Restaurant

LOV speaks of a tasty and responsible plant-based cuisine which allows one to make choices that are healthful both for oneself and for the planet. The fast-fine restaurants offer a versatile ‘gourmand’ menu thanks to a collaborative know-how. LOV is an experience to be enjoyed in our radiant and benevolent atmosphere.

ULI Toronto: Stranger Things Hamilton

Be the first to get industry info on Hamilton before the general public!

  • Discover downtown Hamilton’s 1.7-million-sq.-ft post-modern City Centre and meet its new owner

  • Be introduced to the visionaries behind the new 20-acre mixed-use Film Studio District

  • Visit Urban Strategies’ new downtown Collaborative Studio, and meet the City’s Director of Economic Development, Glen Norton and hear his rapid-fire update on the city

  • Take in the history and peek into the future of this blueprint for urban renewal with the new owner of Westinghouse HQ

AGENDA:

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Stranger Things Have Happened at the Hamilton City Centre

Tour the post-modern heart of downtown with the new owner of Hamilton’s City Centre. Situated on 3.54 acres of land, find out how this mixed-use development will reshape the urban core.

Speaker: IN8 Developments

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm: Everything Hamilton Pecha Kucha

Get caught up on all the real estate and development news in Hamilton as the City’s Director of Economic Development takes you through a fast-paced Pecha Kucha recap. Hosted at Urban Strategies’ new Collaborative Studio.

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm: Lights, Camera, Action on Hamilton’s Film District

Learn about Hamilton’s growing film industry, and the vision behind the future Film District, including a media hub, a film and TV production studio as well as affordable space for local artists and the creative sector downtown.

Speakers: Aeon Studio Group and Momentum Developments

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm featuring cocktails + bites from Equal Parts: Westinghouse HQ ignites revival in the east-end

Tour this historic landmark that once stood proud in Hamilton and defined its east-end. Now set to become a new energetic hub for commercial and cultural activities and a blueprint for urban neighbourhood revival.

Speaker: Electric City Developments

ULI Toronto: The Women Behind the Restoration of Massey Hall

The restoration of Massey Hall, a National Heritage Site and one of Canada's most beloved music halls, is a project to be celebrated. So too is the fact that much of the team leading this once in a century project are women and recognized leaders in their field.

Join ULI Toronto to hear these project leads take you behind the scenes on the project to discuss the challenges and opportunities it has presented. The evening will include a special live musical performance and networking opportunities.

MODERATOR:

Eileen Costello, Partner, Aird & Berlis

SPEAKERS:

Eve Guinan, Eve Guinan Design
Marianne McKenna, Partner, KPMB Architects
Miranda Mullholland, Musician, Label Owner, Roaring Girl Records, Founder/Artistic Director - Muskoka Music Festival
Dr. Sharon Vattay, Principal /Heritage Specialist, GBCA