ONPHA Opening Doors Podcast
Join us as we explore the world of #affordablehousing, discussing important topics, sharing insights, and highlighting inspiring stories from the sector.
Whether you're a housing professional, advocate, or simply interested in learning more about affordable housing, this podcast is for you!
ONPHA Opening Doors Podcast
Latest Episodes
S3E5 - Financing the First Step: How pre-development funding can unlock more affordable housing
Building affordable housing starts long before construction begins. In this episode Marlene Coffey sits down with Mwarigha, Vice President of Housing, Asset Sustainability and New Development at WoodGreen Community Services, to explore one of t...
S3E4 - Aligning the Housing System
Today, housing providers are being asked to do more with less, while costs continue to rise faster than the municipal tax base can sustain.In this episode of Opening Doors, host Marlene Coffey is joined by Karen Nesbitt (AMO) an...
S3E3 - Rethinking RFPs: Smarter Supplier Selection for Non-profits
Are we wasting precious time and money chasing “best practices” that don’t serve us?In the non-profit world, every dollar and every hour counts. Yet, many organizations still default to formal procurement processes like RFPs, beli...
S3E2 - Innovating Aging in Place: Integrated Models for Supporting Seniors
As Ontario’s population ages, housing providers play an increasingly critical role in enabling seniors to age at home with dignity, stability, and a strong sense of community. We showcase how the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation (TSHC), in c...
S3E1 - Made in Housing: Building Economic and Social Sustainability in Community Housing
Community housing is more than a safety net, it’s a powerful engine for economic efficiency, social mobility, and inclusive city-building. As Ontario faces a growing housing crisis, doubling the community housing stock is not just necessary—it’...