On January 14, 2020, ULI Toronto and Akin Collective hosted a “fishbowl discussion” to explore the concept of social purpose real estate (SPRE), with an underlying focus on its importance and potential in Toronto – an emerging global city whose celebrated diversity and cultural identity are evolving in the face of unprecedented growth and a fiercely competitive market.

A carefully curated group of city-builders representing both public- and private-sector interests sat in two concentric circles assembled at the ground-level foyer of MOCA. These two circles constituted the fishbowl. Those in the inner circle led the discussion (pointedly facilitated with a balance of humour and interrogation by Jane Farrow), while those in the outer circle listened. Throughout the discussion, participants moved between the two circles fluidly, alternating turns to speak and reflect.

Article written by Melissa Daly-Buajitti of CBRE, reposted from ULI Toronto.

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