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Affordable Housing & Community Development

In-person Event: What We Need to Do to Make Boston's Housing More Obtainable

Event Ended On: Tuesday August 24 2021

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Our Commitment to Your Safety

Our commitment to your safety:

We have been inspired by the industry’s enthusiasm as we return to live events and have been thrilled to safely host more than 4,000 executives this summer. As we continue to overcome and emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we know the best way through the latest developments and to keep the industry thriving is by working together. As such, we are updating our event safety guidelines & protocols as follows:

 

  • In accordance with CDC guidelines, we are requiring that all participants wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Masks will be made available at the door.
  • Temperature checks will be conducted at entry.
  • Attendance at the event will be capped and no tickets will be sold at the door. 
  • Contact tracing procedures will be employed for any reported exposure.
  • Socially distanced seating will be available in the main event space.
  • Enhanced sanitization protocols will be adhered to throughout the event space including regularly disinfecting surfaces throughout the event and hand sanitizer provided to all attendees.

 

As local regulations and guidance evolve, the CRE industry continues to lead the way forward. We look forward to gathering safely to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business. We look forward to hosting you soon.

Speakers and Panels

Keynote: State of Boston Affordable Housing

Path Forward to Success in Urban Core & Beyond

Preservation of Community and Creative Expansion

Increasing Value Beyond Four Walls

Dara Kovel

Dara Kovel

CEO, Beacon Communities
Larry Curtis

Larry Curtis

President, Winn Companies
Emilio Dorcely

Emilio Dorcely

CEO, Urban Edge

Construction Financing & Development: Solutions to Make Affordable Housing Actually Affordable

Funding, Zoning & Creative Alternatives

Leslie Reid

Leslie Reid

CEO, Madison Park Development Corporation
Patricia Belden

Patricia Belden

Executive Vice President, Community Builders

Why This Matters

What You'll Learn:

  1. Where are new affordable housing developments going up in Boston and how does demand and price shift based on urban core vs. greater Boston?
  2. As tenants demand more affordable pricing and increased amenities, such as outdoor space and access to the local community, how will developers utilize the new 40B plan to address design concepts and supply issues?
  3. How will the $46M of local funding and President Biden's affordable housing plan impact how developers are creating and financing affordable housing?
  4. How can the redevelopment of old or unused buildings improve Boston's affordable housing outlook and what types of assets make the most sense to target?
  5. How is affordable housing expansion and the speed at which projects get approved impacted by local zoning?

 

How you'll do more business:

With increasing demand in Boston's tight affordable housing market, gain exclusive perspective into the upcoming project pipeline, what tenants are looking for, how local and national funding is impacting developers’ ability to create truly affordable housing, and the role that zoning plays in expanding and expediting affordable housing developments.

 

Who attends:

Investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, community builders, tenants, contractors, architects, property managers and government officials.

 

Why should you attend:

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, and a very informed and passionate affordable housing community, there is no better way to network and strengthen your business.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Boston Event Producer, Chris Picher at chris.picher@bisnow.com. 

Venue

Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer St
Boston, MA 02210

Ballroom: Harbor Ballroom & Harbor Foyer


Parking Information:

Guests are welcome to self-park in the garage connected to the hotel. 2-3 Hours: $26, 3-24 Hours: $44

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Agenda

Time Activity
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Pre-Event Networking
8:30 AM
8:50 AM
Keynote: State of Boston Affordable Housing
8:50 AM
9:35 AM
Preservation of Community and Creative Expansion
9:35 AM
10:20 AM
Construction Financing & Development: Solutions to Make Affordable Housing Actually Affordable
10:20 AM
10:50 AM
Post-Event Networking

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