Leadership that Builds Community
“Every one of us – individuals and business leaders – has the power to unleash creativity and connectivity to build health, vitality and social justice into the fabric of our communities”
– Mitchell Cohen
CEO’s Insights
President and CEO Mitchell Cohen is a recognized industry leader, elevating the importance of community development, affordable housing, social impact and the arts throughout the real estate industry.
Mitchell has demonstrated an unmatched commitment to city building that puts people at the centre, and makes room for inclusivity and shared cultural experiences that connect and bind us together and provide a sense of community and belonging.
Get a firsthand perspective with insights from Mitchell:
How Mitchell Cohen of Daniels Corp. went from housing activist to big-time developer
You can probably count on one finger the number of feisty community activists who became major property developers. But that’s...
Cities can be the primary agent of change in the drive towards achieving SDG 11
Our President & CEO, Mitchell Cohen was invited to present at the World Urban Forum (WUF), a global conference convened by...
Celebrate The World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park: A Global Knowledge Exchange Hub
On April 21st, 2022 the City of Toronto welcomed the world to celebrate the opening of the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park....
Partnership is key to the affordable housing solution
There is agreement within all sectors of civil society that immediate steps are required to ensure our cities remain livable. ...
A Beautiful Composition: How Real Estate Development Can Drive Positive Social Change
Real estate development impacts all of our daily lives and shapes the communities around us. Recognizing the responsibility that...
Creating opportunity through Inclusive Art Procurement: A Q&A with Mitchell Cohen
Our President & CEO, Mitchell Cohen, was interviewed by United Way Greater Toronto’s Tasleem Thawar. This piece, the first in a...
The Language of City-Building
Inclusion. Resilience. Diversity. Impact. Equity. Community Wealth. Affordable. Sustainable. Placemaking. Food Security....
Development must benefit everyone, not just the development industry
Can development benefit everyone, not just the development industry? The answer is yes, provided the starting point is a shared...
Let’s Make Partnership With Sidewalk Labs Work
In the fall of 2017, all three levels of governments, hand in hand with Waterfront Toronto, celebrated the announcement that...
With Gratitude…
All of us at Daniels arethrilled to be the recipient of Tarion’s 2019 Ernest Assaly Award.Our hearts are filled with gratitude...
IMAGINE…
When Stephen Dupuis passed away in 2011, the Toronto home building community lost a tireless and inspiring leader.. and all of...
In the eye of a perfect storm: Time for action on affordable housing
‘We are closer than we’ve been in over 30 years to addressing the critical shortage of affordable housing in our communities.’...
Companies should tap into social procurement’s endless opportunities
President of The Daniels Corporation, Mitchell Cohen, shares his insight on social procurement and how the power behind this...
What to do and not to do with the housing bubble: opinion
"This bubble doesn’t need to burst. A little air can be released, however, through thoughtful policy coordination and timely...
Even More Reviews Are In: Ontario Liberal Budget creates jobs and grows the economy
“We are thrilled that the budget recognizes the importance of investing in affordable housing, and that particular recognition...
A National Housing Strategy
For the past decade, not much has happened when it comes to an affordable, national housing strategy in Canada. But housing...
The stars align for affordable housing in Toronto
The stars are in perfect alignment for comprehensive action on affordable housing. Prior to the recent federal election, both...