Making a Difference Whilst Making a Profit: Exploring Opportunities for Social Impact in Real Estate
Real estate provides a perfect yet often overlooked opportunity for investors to drive meaningful social value alongside financial gains. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, responsible investing has accelerated as investors seek more opportunities that are both aligned to their values and able to effect meaningful change in the world. Ethical workforce housing investing can significantly enhance resident well-being while benefiting investors with price appreciation and stable income.
Learning Objectives:
- The Family office perspective on impact investing
- The resilience of workforce housing in the midst of COVID-19
- The vulnerability of the workforce housing demographic — lack of safety net, tumultuous 2020, etc.
- How the industry typically responds to impact and where it can improve
Speakers
Richard Zimmerman Senior Advisor WE Family Offices
Kamil Homsi Founder/CEO GRC Investment Group
Peter Slaugh Founder & Managing Partner OpenPath Investments