Alice Chen, Partner and U.S. Lead at Pender Hastings Capital, a real estate private equity firm which invests in scalable strategies in Canada and the United States. In this episode, KJ and Alice explore issues surrounding the significant housing deficit, and how Alice’s firm is creating scalable solutions by entering the niche market of land entitlement and horizontal development.
Episode Highlights:
12:14 The Impact of the Housing Deficit
17:19 Urban Density Strategies
17:41 Finding the Sweet Spot in Real Estate
18:49 Discovering Land Development
20:21 Understanding Horizontal Development
Quote of the Show (23:00):
"Real estate is increasingly a bigger problem, but with the right thinking, we can unlock its true potential." – Alice Chen
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Ways to connect with Alice Chen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceychen
Company Website: http://www.phcfunds.com
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