Making it Happen – Success Stories in Affordable Housing

Join us for an insightful panel where experts from both public agencies and the private sector will share success stories in affordable housing development, highlighting the partnerships, funding strategies, and innovative solutions that made these projects possible. This session will feature case studies from Southern California, with representatives from the City of Duarte and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust discussing key elements that contributed to their achievements. Panelists will cover lessons learned, time- and cost-saving strategies, and creative funding sources, offering valuable takeaways for future projects in affordable housing.

Sustainability in Affordable Housing: Navigating New Energy Efficiency Standards
As California tackles its housing crisis while pursuing ambitious climate goals, affordable housing providers face growing pressure to incorporate sustainability into their developments. This session will cover the latest energy...
How Cities and Municipalities Are Utilizing Alternative Delivery to Meet Housing Needs and What We Can Learn
This panel will explore the successful collaborations between municipalities and developers in addressing housing challenges and creating sustainable communities. We will highlight case studies where innovative partnerships have led to...
Affordable Housing Strategies for Smaller Jurisdictions and Tourist-Based Economies
This session explores challenges and solutions for affordable housing in smaller communities and tourism-driven regions, including preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) and integrating supportive housing with services.Attendees will gain...
Understanding California's Surplus Land Act: Challenges and Opportunities in Public Land Utilization
This session will explore California's Surplus Land Act (the "Act")—a critical yet often misunderstood policy aimed at addressing the state's housing crisis by leveraging unused or surplus public land for...
How Can We Push California’s Capacity To Reduce Project Delays and Produce More Affordable Housing?
California's housing shortage has reached a critical point. There is currently a shortage of almost 973,000 rental homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. This dire situation demands innovative...
Are You Down With TOD? Innovative Strategies, Utilizing Transit-Oriented Development and Other Tools to Address Housing Needs
Traditionally, the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model involved the government constructing transit stations while the private sector followed suit with housing developments. However, today’s landscape demands a more innovative approach. Join...
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks with the Honorable Jason Pu, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Guests will be welcomed with an introduction to this year’s program and acknowledgments of our sponsors, speakers, and event partners. The opening remarks will also feature the Honorable Jason Pu,...
LA4LA: Unlocking Housing via Public Private Partnership
Los Angeles' housing and homelessness crisis is too large for the government to tackle alone, which is why LA4LA was created to engage the private and philanthropic sectors. In this...
Mastering Affordable Housing Finance: A Comprehensive Discussion on Tax Credits and Bonds
This session will explore the core elements of affordable housing finance, designed to benefit both newcomers and seasoned professionals. We’ll focus on the critical role of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits...
The State of California's Housing Market and Future Outlook
This session provides a detailed overview of the California housing market, analyzing its current state and future outlook. We start by examining macrotrends affecting housing, such as policy shifts, modular...
Tackling California’s Housing Shortage by Expanding Opportunities for the Public and Private Sectors to Work Together
A survey of recent articles and editorials published across California suggests our housing shortage is complicated by a myriad of issues that have developed over time making it difficult to...
The Developer Perspective on California: What is Driving the Exodus of Developers from California and What Potential Solutions Should Cities be Considering
As California grapples with unprecedented housing challenges, a significant question looms: Why are developers increasingly steering clear of the Golden State, and what can be done to reverse this trend?...

Making it Happen – Success Stories in Affordable Housing

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Sustainability in Affordable Housing: Navigating New Energy Efficiency Standards

How Cities and Municipalities Are Utilizing Alternative Delivery to Meet Housing Needs and What We Can Learn

Affordable Housing Strategies for Smaller Jurisdictions and Tourist-Based Economies

Understanding California's Surplus Land Act: Challenges and Opportunities in Public Land Utilization

How Can We Push California’s Capacity To Reduce Project Delays and Produce More Affordable Housing?

Are You Down With TOD? Innovative Strategies, Utilizing Transit-Oriented Development and Other Tools to Address Housing Needs

Welcome Address and Opening Remarks with the Honorable Jason Pu, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

LA4LA: Unlocking Housing via Public Private Partnership

Mastering Affordable Housing Finance: A Comprehensive Discussion on Tax Credits and Bonds

The State of California's Housing Market and Future Outlook

Tackling California’s Housing Shortage by Expanding Opportunities for the Public and Private Sectors to Work Together

The Developer Perspective on California: What is Driving the Exodus of Developers from California and What Potential Solutions Should Cities be Considering

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