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2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Engage in insightful panel discussions, intimate roundtable dialogues, and interactive Q&A sessions with the nation's foremost housing and community development experts. These industry leaders will unpack complex challenges, spotlight groundbreaking projects nationwide, and share their experiences from project inception to completion. Our program emphasizes partnerships between state, local, and private sectors, as well as non-profit champions. We spotlight inventive strategies in development and financing aimed at preserving and broadening access to affordable, attainable, workforce, and off-campus residences. Join us for unmatched growth opportunities, networking potential, and a rich exchange of knowledge.
FOCUS, TRACKS, & THEMES
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Affordable Housing
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Workforce Housing
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Attainable Housing
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Homelessness Housing
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Community Development
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Neighborhood Revitalization
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Placemaking & Public Spaces
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Rural Communities
LEARNING FORMAT & NETWORKING ACTIVITIES
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Keynote Addresses
Renowned industry leaders will share key success factors that go into delivering high quality attainable and workforce housing.
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Educational Sessions
The 40+ sessions offered at the conference gives you the opportunity to delve deep into key topics. You’ll find fresh perspectives and actionable insights to inform your decision-making.
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Roundtable Discussions
Peer to peer learning through real-life case studies and best practices to help housing officers maximize project success that meets the long term needs of its communities.
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Project Forum
Public representatives from across the country come together at the conference to share their development visions and connect with future development partners.
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Networking Events
Daily receptions and networking breaks bring you together with distinguished professionals from across the industry. Make connections that will help you set your sights on new horizons.
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Exhibit Hall
Featuring the latest technology and solutions, the exhibit hall provides valuable opportunities to explore new partnerships to further your agencies mission and conduct business with the exhibiting companies.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
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- Procurement Preparation and Go-To-Market Strategies
- Early-Stage Project Development Considerations
- Local Procurement Considerations
- Stakeholder Risk and Incentive Alignment
- Internal Governance for Planning,
Procurement, and Politics Oversight - Effective Leadership for Advancing Housing Projects
- A Guide to Developing a Community Outreach Plan
- Ensuring Value for Money: Building Agency Confidence in Procurement
- Impact of Local Socio-Economic Environment on Housing Project Decisions
- Early Stakeholder Involvement for Successful Community Engagement in Public Planning
- Policy Changes: Hot Topics and the Latest Developments in Housing Policy
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- Filling the Gap: Mezz Debt and Preferred Equity
- Beyond LIHTC: exploring 501c3 bond strategies.
- Unlocking the Potential of Federal, State, and Local Programs
- Analyzing the Impact of Financing Structures on Projects and Sponsors
- Evaluating Project Impact on Public Entity Credit Ratings
- Evaluating Funding Sources: Best Practices and Considerations
- Unveiling Non-Traditional Subsidies: A Closer Look
- Exploring Alternative Project Delivery Approaches
- Determining the Optimal Delivery Model: Agency Actions for Community Needs
- Analyzing Risk Allocation between Public and Private Partners
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- Building Success From Pre Construction to Post-Project Actions
- Navigating Pre-Construction Early-Stage Considerations
- Design Tools for Seamless Community Integration
- Illustrating How Sustainability Integration Enhances Public Benefit Promotion
- Exploring Risk Management in Construction and Design Teams During the Building Process
- Performance Measurement in Agencies: Evaluating Success and Impact
- Unpacking the Challenges of Contract Management
- Extracting Insights from Recent Projects
- Post-Project Completion Actions and Considerations
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