Guests
Alexis Minz – Manager, Investment and Partnerships, The Daniels Corporation
Alexis Minz manages Daniels’ initiatives regarding affordable units within market-rate developments, including working with non-profit organizations on partnerships and turnkey developments, as well as head leases for affordable units. She is responsible for underwriting and partnership negotiations. Her academic credentials, including Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from Columbia University alongside an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, equip her well for handling the complexities of real estate investment and partnerships. Her approach is notably innovative, focusing on inclusive community development that supports dynamic urban living spaces.
Mark J. Richardson – Chief Technology Officer, Rich Analytics
Mark J. Richardson brings over two decades of consulting experience with governmental clients, improving urban planning with data-driven insights. As a pivotal figure in the development of Toronto’s Open Data Master Plan and a former member of the City’s Planning Review Panel, Mark leads the HousingNowTO.com project, praised for its role in simplifying the affordable housing conversation through the use of digital tools like Google Maps and interactive data visualizations, offering greater transparency and encouraging community involvement. He is also a volunteer for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) with the Terwilliger Center for Housing in Washington, D.C.
