DECEMBER 3-4, 2024 | LOS ANGELES | JW MARRIOTT L.A. LIVE

  • 2024 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Join California's leading housing and community development experts for two insightful days of panel discussions, roundtable dialogues, and interactive learning circles that unpack challenges and spotlight projects from inception to completion.

    Our program offers a dynamic conference experience where real knowledge sharing happens. Attendees benefit from a variety of sessions and workshops designed to encourage interaction, idea sharing, and active participation. Our emphasize on peer-to-peer learning enables conference attendees to engage directly with panel moderators, on-stage speakers, and discussion leaders.

    The conference is also a unique opportunity to meet experts, forge connections, and build relationships with peers across the state. Numerous networking events are incorporated into our agenda, providing valuable interactions between housing and community development professionals who face common challenges and experienced leaders eager to share solutions.

    We look forward to welcoming you for two productive days of knowledge exchange, professional growth, and project advancements in the sector.

  • FOCUS, TRACKS, & THEMES

    Exploring innovative methods for delivering housing and community development projects across various sectors, including:

  • Affordable Housing

  • Workforce Housing

  • Attainable Housing

  • Homelessness Housing

  • Community Development

  • Neighborhood Revitalization & Enrichment

  • Placemaking

  • Small Towns & Rural Communities

  • FEATURED SESSIONS

    Sort sessions by tags to find what interests you most, but please note that sessions may be added or subject to change as we strive to provide the most up-to-date content.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

  • Planning and Strategy

    • Procurement Preparation and Go-To-Market Strategies
    • Local Procurement Considerations
    • Policy Changes: Hot Topics and the Latest Developments in Housing Policy
    • Effective Leadership for Advancing Housing Projects
    • 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
    • A Guide to Developing a Community Outreach Plan
  • Early-Stage Development

    • Early-Stage Project Development Considerations
    • Navigating Pre-Construction Early-Stage Considerations
    • Stakeholder Risk and Incentive Alignment
    • Building Success from Pre-Construction to Post-Project Actions
  • Funding and Financial Planning

    • 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 Funding Sources: Best Practices and Considerations
    • Unveiling Non-Traditional Subsidies: A Closer Look
  • Risk Management and Governance

    • Internal Governance for Planning, Procurement, and Politics Oversight
    • Analyzing Risk Allocation between Public and Private Partners
    • Exploring Risk Management in Construction and Design Teams During the Building Process
  • Project Execution

    • Exploring Alternative Project Delivery Approaches
    • Determining the Optimal Delivery Mode
    • Performance Measurement: Evaluating Success and Impact
  • Construction and Implementation

    • Building Success From Pre-Construction to Post-Project Actions
    • Post-Project Completion Actions and Considerations
    • Exploring Risk Management in Construction
  • Sustainability and Innovation

    • Illustrating How Sustainability Integration Enhances Public Benefit Promotion
    • Design Tools for Seamless Community Integration
  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications

    • Extracting Insights from Recent Projects
    • Post-Project Completion Actions and Considerations
    • Best Practices in Construction Management, Project Controls, Design Management, Contract Management, and Procurement

LEARNING FORMATS & NETWORKING ACTIVITIES

  • Keynote Addresses

    Distinguished industry leaders will share ideas and insights for delivering projects.

  • Educational Sessions

    Our sessions provide you with fresh perspectives and actionable insights to inform your project decision-making.

  • 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.

  • Workshops

    Hands-on sessions where attendees learn directly from their peers through collaborative and interactive sessions.

  • Learning Circles

    Informal gatherings to discuss and learn about a topic of mutual interest.

  • Project Forum

    Public representatives from across California come together at the conference to share their development visions and connect with future development partners.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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