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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk speak with Graham Gooch, President of Ayrshire Group, about innovative public-private partnerships in multifamily development. Gooch shares how his firm blends private capital with nonprofit collaboration, grant funding, and vertical integration to create truly affordable housing. Learn how Alberta’s market advantages, impact investing strategies, and creative capital stacking can drive both profitability and social impact in Canada’s evolving real estate landscape.
Here is what you will learn:
- How to structure successful public-private partnerships in multifamily development by combining private capital with nonprofit partners
- The Alberta Advantage: Why multifamily development economics work better in Alberta compared to other Canadian markets
- How to leverage multiple funding sources, including CMHC financing, grant pools, and philanthropic capital, to create genuinely affordable housing
- Why vertical integration in construction and development can protect against cost inflation and market volatility
- The framework for transitioning from a family office to an investment management platform while maintaining impact objectives
- How to navigate complex stakeholder relationships while delivering both social impact and economic returns
- Why Alberta’s diversifying economy and population growth create compelling multifamily investment opportunities
- The strategy behind delivering deep affordability through innovative capital stack structuring, from $2,200 to $700 rents
Graham Gooch is the President of Ayrshire Group, a dynamic investment management platform specializing in multifamily real estate development and impact investing. With a background in finance and experience at GWL Realty Advisors and London-based REIT-focused hedge funds, Graham has led Ayrshire’s transformation from a family office to a sophisticated investment platform managing housing impact funds. Under his leadership, Ayrshire has pioneered innovative partnerships between private capital and public sector organizations, developing multifamily projects that combine strong economic returns with meaningful social impact.
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