Vancouver developer advocates for 'purpose-driven' projects

Housing for Women by Women - ...the first of its kind in Canada to be developed, designed, and delivered by an all female team. The project at 546 W 13th is an effort between Vancouver based Purpose Driven Development and Planning and non-profit Soroptimist International.

Vancouver Project Developed by Women for Women

Carla Guerrera’s Purpose Driven: Doing Development Differently

Songhees Housing For Wellbeing: Innovative, Community-Driven First Nations Housing

Innovative Housing Development Seeks To Empower Women

Where the need for unlocking value with strategic land assets has been identified, municipalities, governments, First Nations and institutions are increasingly exploring arms-length delivery entities, known as development corporations or land trusts.

In cities around the globe, the affordable housing crisis is a pressing problem affecting well-being, quality of life, economic performance and city competitiveness. ULI's latest report Promoting Housing Affordability highlights best practices for increasing housing supply…

Songhees Housing For Wellbeing: Innovative, Community-Driven First Nations Housing

Transforming Former Industrial Sites Into Vibrant New Neighbourhoods an Opportunity to Boost Economic Recovery

As it turns out, placemaking, although a concept that has been around for a while (thanks for this reminder @danielboffo), still fills an unquenched thirst at real estate conferences.

Some key points from my perspective on "surviving the real estate slump".

Great to be a guest on PriceTags Podcast speaking about Women in Leadership in City Building and Development.

Mission Waterfront a Priority for Council

A recent Globe and Mail article on optimizing business success states "Beyond the bottom line, we all win when companies embed corporate social responsibility into strategy and the core business.

Do you know that feeling when your worlds collide in a great way like when two close friends get together or there is a combined wine and chocolate tasting event? As a real estate developer and an urban planner, that is what this study was like for me.

I had a chance to visit and tour Nizamudden #UrbanRenewal, by Aga Khan Development India, the renewal of an impoverished community in Delhi.

So...how is this relevant to real estate development and city-building? Let me share our experience with this.

Marie Henein's powerful piece on women in leadership, and Hillary's run for Presidency is one of the most inspiring, truthful and motivating pieces that I have read on women in leadership.