About this Event
On Wednesday, November 25th, 2026, please join us to celebrate the launch of our six-part Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) video training series. Created in partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre, and guided by cross-sector leaders in community real estate development, this series explores themes of organizational readiness, project governance, community engagement, capital, partnerships, and what it takes to bring these projects through ideation to operation.
This event will explore the question: "What does it take for more community organizations to secure, create, steward, and sustain the spaces their communities need?"
Through the series screening, a moderated conversation with SPRE leaders, and facilitated networking, we are excited to convene nonprofit housing and community-development organizations, funders, public-sector partners, researchers, and SPRE program alumni to explore innovations and strategies in social purpose real estate.
This series was made possible through the generous funding and partnership of the Community Housing Transformation Centre.
About
Infrastructure Institute
The Infrastructure Institute is a training, advisory and interdisciplinary research hub at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. Their vision is to build local and global expertise in planning for civil and social infrastructure, decision-making, and delivery.
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Agenda
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Registration
Info: Sign in and connect with those working across sectors in community-driven real estate!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Event Welcome
Info: Infrastructure Institute will introduce event’s core question: what will it take for more community organizations to secure, create, steward, and sustain the spaces their communities need? We will provide an event overview and kick-start an exciting cross-sector dialogue.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
SPRE Video Series Screening & Q+A with Video Series Speakers
Info: We will screen a selection of excerpts from across the six training modules. Then, you'll hear from a group of SPRE leaders to learn about successes, challenges and strategies for securing, financing, governing, and stewarding community-serving development.
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:30 PM
Resource Fair & Networking
Info: Refreshments and facilitated opportunities for peers, funders, public-sector partners, and technical experts to connect.
🕑: 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Canada
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