Based in Toronto, I am a dedicated professional and community builder focused on creating healthy, equitable, and resilient communities. With nearly two decades of senior leadership and real estate industry experience, I am committed to engaging with diverse audiences to future-proof investments and mitigate risk. I bring with me extensive experience leading sustainability-focused initiatives across Canada including building the business case for green building and LEED projects in lockstep with market and stakeholder engagement. All while developing and delivering various educational offerings, both in person and virtually for post-secondary institutions, industry events & conferences. An accomplished and agile strategist, my focus has included shaping growth, innovation, marketing and sales initiatives, targeting sustainability, building performance, and public policy. I am known to be a high-energy, hands-on team builder and have been an active representative at board, executive and industry association levels.
Speaking at
Thu May 15
9:45 AM — 10:45 AM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
From Crisis to Opportunity: Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution in US and Canada, Through Better P3s
What if the homes we build today could do more than provide shelter? What if they could reduce emissions, promote health and wellness, foster social cohesion, and strengthen the fabric of our communities? As we face the rising cost of housing and the harsh realities of a changing climate, the conversation around housing has shifted. Drawing on real-life examples from across Canada and the U.S., this session brings together leaders in rethinking housing to share stories of communities already taking bold action, where innovative designs, low carbon building materials, renewable energy, smart construction and community co-benefits are creating homes that are sustainable, resilient, and affordable. We'll look at how affordable housing requires collaboration and scalable, repeatable solutions for success at the pace we need, and how public-private partnerships are accelerating action.
Speakers
Brandy Burdeniuk; Director; ESG, North America, Avison Young
Dez Edwards; Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Green Initiatives; Urban Pulse Commercial Group
Ozzie Gonzalez; Founder & Principal; P3 Consulting
Christopher Higgins; Senior Green Building Planner; City of Vancouver
Ryan Zizzo; Founder & CEO; Mantle Developments
Separate ticket required. This session is part of ULI’s Resilience Summit. Purchasing a ticket to ULI’s Resilience Summit provides access to this session and all other ULI Resilience Summit sessions