Annual Summit for Housing Changemakers

Opening Plenary and Keynote

Renowned author and policy thinker Richard Kahlenberg will open the day with discussion of his new book, Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See.

2023 Housing Underproduction™ in the U.S. Report Release

We will release the findings of our signature annual research report covering Housing Underproduction during the height of the pandemic.

Lunch and Keynote

Transited Oriented Development- The Housing Choice Act in Massachusetts

Legalizing housing near transit is a promising solution to the supply crisis, however transit oriented bills in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, and New York have recently failed. But in Massachusetts, transit oriented provisions in the Livable Communities Act passed and are now law. In this discussion, we'll hear from leaders in policy, advocacy, and practice to uncover the work behind the scenes that led to the successful passage of this important bill.

Housing Production for Homeownership

The price of ownership housing has skyrocketed, locking many first-time homebuyers out of the market. This expert panel will discuss solutions in policy and practice to expand the availability of products for homeownership.

Big Wins in Housing Policy

This session will unpack key legislative wins and losses for promising statewide pro-housing policies. We’ll examine what helped the Live Local Act in Florida and Senate Bills 245, 323, 382, 406, and 528 in Montana, and why ambitious proposals like the Housing Compact in New York and SB 213 in Colorado didn’t quite make it across the finish line – yet.

Off the Record: A Conversation on Federal Housing Policy

Join this off-the-record discussion with key Congressional staff to discover the paths to passage for the Housing Supply and Affordability Act, the Yes in My Backyard Act, and the Build More Housing Near Transit Act.

Key Remarks

Sara Bronin will discuss how preservation can help close the housing underproduction gap.

Closing Plenary

Hawai'i State House Representative Ryan Hashimoto will highlight the urgent connection between America's housing crisis and the escalating threat of climate change, a grim reality underscored by the recent devastating wildfire in Maui that destroyed hundreds of homes. Representative Hashimoto will make the case that pro-housing policies are not just crucial for solving the housing crisis, but are also vital tools for achieving environmental sustainability and building climate resilience.