Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing National Housing Conference

In this week's episode, we focus on attracting and retaining talent in the housing and community development sector. Experts discuss strategies to spark interest in the field, effective recruitment methods, and ways to nurture leaders from diverse backgrounds. We also explore how to engage young professionals, support career growth, and ensure long-term commitment to the industry.

In this week’s episode, we welcome Ralph Perrey, Executive Director of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (TDHA), which finances the development and preservation of affordable housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families in Tennessee. Ralph shares his thoughts on the affordable housing crisis and innovative ways to help solve it while discussing his decades of experience in the public and private sectors.  

In this week's episode, we focus on the unique housing needs of Native American communities and Tribal lands. Experts offer insights on structuring successful community development projects, opportunities for investment, and strategies for partnerships to ensure equitable development and opportunities for homeownership for Native American consumers and communities. 

In this week’s episode, we welcome Shaun Donovan, CEO and President of Enterprise Community Partners. One of the nation’s foremost leaders in housing and community development, Donovan’s 30-year career in public service has focused on building opportunity and fighting for people and communities too often left behind. From running the country’s largest housing agency to serving eight years as a cabinet official in the Obama administration, join us as he shares his thoughts on the affordable housing crisis and innovative ways to help solve it.

This panel presented at 2023 Solutions for Affordable Housing convening offered a panoramic view of multifamily housing challenges and solutions. Panelists discussed the intricacies of balancing tenant safeguards with the need for sustainable property management and investment. Topics included the resurgence of local rent control advocacy and innovative eviction diversion programs to assess the impact of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in preventing homelessness. To view the full panel, visit https://youtu.be/Csf-KmDBbmk?si=X6ee6H109LVnCoXa

In this week’s episode, we welcome Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein, authors of “Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law.” They discuss their new book that provides a roadmap for both concerned citizens and community leaders aiming to address segregation and enact tangible and impactful changes in their communities