If you're a first-time real estate developer, it's essential to grasp the dynamics of the market, demographics, and how to foster strong relationships with both the community and your team. Here are the key areas you can delve into yourself and some helpful resource links:
Understand Toronto's housing market and recognize the need for sustainable housing provisioning in our cities
a) Identify trends in the housing market that can inform your project
b) What is Real Estate Development and the process
Understand the Missing Middle policies
Learn about the municipal and provincial structures surrounding property development
Understand major players in the real estate industry and the role each
To continue your learning, please refer to the resources attached below:
THE CITIZEN DEVELOPER SERIES BY SCHOOL OF CITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Episode 1: The 'Missing Little’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwyzLjOoePM
Episode 2: Co-purchasing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0dfkikM4vU
Episode 3: Multiplexing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKrDZPuM_HI
HOW TO PUT AFFORDABLE IN THE MISSING MIDDLE: A WEBINAR SERIES
How to Put Affordable in the Missing Middle, Pt. 1: The “Missing Little” — A Renovation Revolution!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSSMhsZFCT0
How to Put Affordable in the Missing Middle, Pt. 2: Busting through Barriers to the Missing Little
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSSMhsZFCT0
How to Put Affordable in the Missing Middle, Pt. 3: Uptake vs. Affordability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUtXs_VrAw
How to Put Affordable in the Missing Middle, Pt. 4: This Renovation Revolution Includes Equity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTRGw1CCBCE
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