TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VENUE: Jay Conference Center
Bryant Park - Toronto Room
109 W 39th St, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VENUE: Jay Conference Center
Bryant Park - Toronto Room
109 W 39th St, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Many affordable housing projects are located in designated Opportunity Zones, offering capital gains tax deferrals or eliminations.
Offers dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal taxes for developers/investors who build or rehabilitate affordable rental housing.
Local governments are seeking private capital to meet housing targets. These partnerships reduce risk and offer access to off-market deals, land subsidies, or favorable financing.
Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming homeownership access, housing finance, and policymaking — and how innovation can advance equity without compromising fairness.
The Housing Summit kicks off with curated networking and breakfast alongside developers, investors, policymakers, and changemakers driving the future of housing.
Why now? A look at why affordable and workforce housing present one of the most resilient, scalable, and socially impactful investment opportunities of our time. By: Karen Gamba, Founder - The Housing Summit
A "State of Affordable Housing" report from Sierra Calloway, Affordable Housing Specialist at US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A forward-looking discussion on market trends, demographic shifts, and why affordable housing is gaining traction as a critical asset class with long-term upside. Moderator: Elana Margulies-Snyderman; Panelists: Blair C. Smith (Milken Institute), Castleigh W. Johnson (My Home Pathway), Sierra Calloway (HUD; Calloway Consulting)
Explore how Opportunity Zones are evolving into strategic vehicles for inclusive, place-based investment. Learn from investors and community leaders who are unlocking real value. Moderator: Tiffany McGhee (Tentative); Panelists: Blair C. Smith (Milken Institute), Craig Livingston (Exact Capital), Christopher Pak (Director, ETI – NYC Comptroller)
Keynote: “Build Faster, Keep It Affordable” - Adam Miller (Better Angels; 1P.org)
A fireside chat with Moderator: Karen Gamba, Castleigh W. Johnson (My Home Pathway) and Adam Miller (Better Angels). Economic Mobility, the impact of AI on the Sector, and how to cut through red tape to access opportunities while making an impact.
An inside look at emerging financing models, federal incentives, and how to navigate policy landscapes to activate development and investment at scale. Moderator: Elana Margulies-Snyderman; Panelists: Erica F. Buckley (Nixon Peabody), Christopher Pak (Director, ETI – NYC Comptroller), Sierra Calloway (HUD; Calloway Consulting)
Walk away with new insights, strategic contacts, and the confidence to act on one of the most vital and rewarding sectors in the global economy.
Interested in being interviewed for our Continuing Information Series?
Contact: globalhousingsummit@gmail.com
On May 22, 2025, architects, developers, investors, and housing advocates gathered in Central Hong Kong for the Housing Summit’s first hybrid roundtable, hosted at the offices of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Asia Limited.
Smart Growth, Inclusive Design: The Future of Urban Living in Asia Pacific.
Interested in being interviewed for our Continuing Information Series?
Contact: globalhousingsummit@gmail.com
Blair Smith’s article examines the systemic barriers driving the U.S. workforce housing crisis and offers bold policy solutions—like subsidy reform, improved transit access, and equitable financing—to make housing more affordable and accessible for working families.
Contact: globalhousingsummit@gmail.com
In this conversation, I sit down with Mark J. Bennett, Detroit-based real estate developer, attorney, and urban pioneer, to unpack Community Land Trusts (CLTs): what they are, how they started, and how they fit into the affordable housing conversation. About my guest: Mark J. Bennett is a developer and attorney known for mission-driven projects in Detroit that blend economic vitality with community benefit. Contact: The Housing Summit Team – globalhousingsummit@gmail.com
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