Series - Social Impact Real Estate

What Happens When Real Estate Meets Social Impact?

Author James Chan
Using property for good

Why It Matters

Canada is facing rocketing property prices, shortages of community housing, and displaced communities in gentrified neighbourhoods. A centuries-old solution is to merge real estate with social impact — but what does that look like in today’s world? This series on social impact real estate is crafted in partnership with Windmill Developments and Urban Equation.

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