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DMV Affordable Housing Summit

Name: DMV Affordable Housing Summit
Start: 2024-04-04T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-04T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Washington Marriott Georgetown

Exploring D.C., Maryland and Virginia's Design and Construction, Financing, Investments, Partnerships, Development, Site-Selection and More

Event Ended On: Thursday April 4 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Powering Affordable Housing through Public-Private Partnerships in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Carmen Romero

President and CEO, True Ground Housing Partners

Kimberly Driggins

Executive Director, Washington Housing Conservancy

Senthil Sankaran

As Managing Principal of the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, Senthil is responsible for the oversight, deployment and management of Amazon’s commitment of over $2 billion in below- market capital, in the form of loans and grants, to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes in Amazon’s ‘hometown’ communities: The Puget Sound region of Washington State, the Arlington, VA/Greater Washington region, and Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to Amazon, Senthil has served in a variety of real estate development leadership roles in both the private and public sectors. As SVP, Real Estate Development & Capital Programs at the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), Senthil led DCHA’s strategic portfolio repositioning and rehabilitation efforts. He also served as Senior Director of Development focused on the Union Market neighborhood in Washington, DC for EDENS – a firm specializing in the acquisition, entitlement and development of mixed-use, urban infill, real estate projects. Prior to EDENS, Senthil served as Director of Real Estate Development for the Government of the District of Columbia in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) where he managed a multi-billion dollar portfolio of large-scale, mixed use, public-private real estate development projects on behalf of the District — most of which required the structuring and deployment of layered public financing tools such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), proceeds of securitized revenue bonds, capital budget funding and real property tax abatements. Senthil began his real estate career as a real estate financial advisory consultant with Jones Lang LaSalle’s Public Institutions practice in Washington, DC. Senthil received an MBA as a John F. Connelly Foundation Scholar of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and holds a BA in Government/International Relations from Georgetown University as well.

Amazon Housing Equity Fund

Managing Principal

Senthil Sankaran

Managing Principal, Amazon Housing Equity Fund

Donahue Peebles III

Chairman, Legacy Real Estate Development

Moderator

Stephen Morel

CEO, Montgomery County Green Bank

Capitalizing on Affordability: Financing Models, Funding Mechanisms & Investment Trends

Omar Karim

President, Banneker Ventures

Julia Stevenson

Julia Stevenson leads Langdon Park Capital's investment activities across the United States and has direct responsibility for the firm's acquisition strategies. Stevenson is deeply involved in sourcing, capitalizing, and structuring new investment opportunities. She is also responsible for growing and maintaining key relationships across LPC’s footprint. Stevenson sits on Langdon Park Capital's Investment Committee and is based in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Stevenson has nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate development and finance. Prior to joining Langdon Park Capital, Stevenson deployed capital for LISC Strategic Investments, the impact fund management platform for the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). At LISC Strategic Investments she had a national footprint and established relationships across several affiliate and subsidiary entities of LISC during her tenure. Prior to LISC, she was Vice President of Investments at Banneker Ventures, a Black-owned real estate company based in the DMV. Her responsibilities included underwriting support to development managers, capitalization of development deals, and oversight of the company's overall cost of capital and debt strategy. Stevenson’s primary role as VP of Banneker Capital (a to be formed related entity) required her to establish the foundation for an impact-focused investment management platform. Prior to Banneker, she was a senior Portfolio Manager in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Eagle Bank, where she oversaw a $400 million portfolio of commercial real estate loans and underwrote debt transactions across all property types and stages of development: construction and pre-construction, commercial, multifamily, single-family, land development and bridge financing. She began her career in commercial real estate development as an Assistant Project Manager for Gotham Development (based in DC and Baltimore) before joining Howard County Housing (now Department of Housing and Community Development) as an Associate in Development Finance and Project Management. Stevenson serves as a Director on the Boards for the DC Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP). She is also an active member of the National Multifamily Housing Council and an engaged supporter of the Urban Land Institute. Stevenson received her Masters of Science in Finance from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Brown University.

Langdon Park Capital

Head of Acquisitions

Julia Stevenson

Head of Acquisitions, Langdon Park Capital

Anthony Startt

As the Director of Investments, Mr. Startt is responsible for overseeing the financial performance of Jair Lynch’s sponsored investments and fee-for-service third party client projects. Mr. Startt’s responsibilities include evaluating investment and acquisition opportunities, site and financial analysis, structuring transactions, negotiating term sheets and project documents with debt and equity providers, and managing due diligence, closing and ongoing compliance on assigned projects. Mr. Startt also has significant experience in obtaining project entitlements and approvals, and leasing of both retail and office properties. Mr. Startt serves on the company’s internal investment committee. Since joining Jair Lynch in 2001, Mr. Startt has overseen the acquisition and development of more than 6.8MM square feet of apartments, office, retail, and community assets valued at more than $3.2MM. Mr. Startt oversaw the acquisition, development, leasing, sales, and stabilization of the Kelvin Apartments and eNvy Condominiums at Half and N Streets SE, Washington, DC, including the lease-up of 55,000 square feet of retail space in a high-energy entertainment corridor. Mr. Startt also led Jair Lynch’s efforts as a member of Vision McMillan Partners to develop the multifamily and retail components of the 25-acre historic McMillan Sand Filtration Site. When completed, McMillan will include more than 500 mixed-income apartments, 90,000 square feet of retail including a full-service grocery store, more than 1M square feet of medical office, 146 townhomes, a 17,000 square foot community center, and 8 acres of parks and open space. Currently Mr. Startt is overseeing the development of the 600 block of Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC into more than 400 Class A apartments and convenience retail, the redevelopment of 899 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC into more than 500 Class A apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail, and the master planning for the renovation and redevelopment of the 1,334-unit Barcroft Apartments in Arlington, Virginia.

Jair Lynch Real Estate

Director of Investments

Anthony Startt

Director of Investments, Jair Lynch Real Estate

Joe LeMense

Managing Director, United Bank

Maria Lobo

Senior Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher

Moderator

Scott Adams

Partner, McGuireWoods

Building Homes, Building Futures: Navigating the DMV's Affordable Housing Development and Optimal Site Selection

Mark Weisner

President, Bozzuto Construction Company

Dr. Gina Merritt

Dr. Gina Merritt is an award-winning, experienced real estate developer specializing in community development. She has been involved in over 8,000 units of housing in various stages of development, managing the entitlement process, structuring and securing the required financing, managing the design, and the overall construction process. Dr. Merritt has expertise in managing large development projects with complicated financing and ownership structures. She has also underwritten over $4.0 billion in real estate transactions. Her real estate development expertise includes mixed-use development, apartments, condominiums, single-family homes, and public-private real estate transactions. NREUV's recent real estate advisory engagements include consulting for the University of Virginia on its Affordable Housing Initiative and consulting for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority on their Sustainability Study. NREUV is also managing over $300M in development for its own account. Project Community Capital®(PCC), an award-winning economic empowerment platform, was founded by Dr. Merritt in 2008 and redesigned in 2021 to include the Collective Impact Model. PCC is an innovative platform that bridges the social capital required to connect residents and businesses of underestimated communities with employment and economic opportunities. PCC works with developers, contractors, and public agencies to place individuals in construction and permanent employment. PCC also hosts Heighten the Hustle™, an entrepreneurship accelerator that helps stand-up businesses that operate informally within a neighborhood we serve with our real estate projects. Dr. Merritt earned a BBA from Howard University, MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, and a Doctorate in Social Innovation at the University of Southern California. Dr. Merritt's recent industry recognitions include the Stevie Award for Changemaker of the Year-Race, Baltimore Business Journal's Leaders in Diversity Award 2022, Enterprising Women of the Year Award 2022, and the Social Innovation Summit Award-Economic Empowerment 2022. She resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband and daughter.

Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

Principal

Dr. Gina Merritt

Principal, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

Stephen Wilson

President, SCG Development

Ryan Riel

EVP, Chief Real Estate Lending Officer, EagleBank

Stephanie Farrell

Principal, Torti Gallas

Moderator

Kristin Niver

Counsel, Thompson Coburn

What you'll learn at this DC, Maryland, Virginia Affordable Housing Real Estate Event

What key factors drive investment decisions in affordable housing projects across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and how do these factors shape the development landscape?
In what ways do innovative design and construction practices contribute to the efficiency of affordable housing projects?
How are public-private partnerships playing a role in advancing affordable housing initiatives and overcoming financing challenges?
How do community preferences and needs influence the planning and execution of affordable housing projects?
What policy issues - from rent control to regulation reform and the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) - are top of mind for D.C.'s owners?
What emerging financing models are being explored to support the development of affordable housing in the DMV region, and how are they impacting project viability
How are local governments and policymakers addressing the balance between urban development and the preservation of affordable housing in the area?
Given the changing market dynamics, how are developers adapting their strategies to ensure the successful development of affordable housing in the DMV region?
How can collaborations between developers, investors, and policymakers be strengthened to ensure a holistic and impactful approach to affordable housing?

How You'll Do More Commercial Real Estate Business:

Unlock the future of housing in the DMV at our Affordable Housing Summit, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts converge to discuss transformative strategies. As the area continues to increase affordable initiatives including Amazon's Housing Equity Fund projects, now is the time to dive into discussions on innovative development approaches, investment opportunities, cutting-edge design and construction practices, financing models, and impactful policy changes shaping the affordable housing landscape across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Join us to explore collaborative solutions that address the pressing challenges and define the future of accessible and sustainable housing in the region.

Who You’ll Meet: The region's top owners, developers investors, brokers, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions and more!

Projects, Activity, and Achievements --

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Venue

Washington Marriott Georgetown
1221 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Ballroom: Metropolitan Ballroom (content) Dupont Ballroom (networking)

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Valet Daily: $59
Nearby garage located a block away at 2200 M St NW for $35 for 4 hours

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Registration, Networking and Breakfast
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Powering Affordable Housing through Public-Private Partnerships in DC, Maryland, and Virginia Discover how local jurisdictions are collaborating with developers and property owners to address affordable housing needs more effectively in their communities.
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Capitalizing on Affordability: Financing Models, Funding Mechanisms & Investment Trends Join an in-depth discussion on sustainable affordable housing solutions, delving into the diverse range of financial incentives, funding mechanisms, innovative investment strategies, and emerging trends that are contributing to the development accessible housing options.
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Building Homes, Building Futures: Navigating the DMV's Affordable Housing Development and Optimal Site Selection Explore the latest development, covering effective methodologies for streamlined pipeline planning from conception to completion, while also examining criteria for site selection and design that prioritize accessibility, community needs, and infrastructure considerations.
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking

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DMV Affordable Housing Summit

Exploring D.C., Maryland and Virginia's Design and Construction, Financing, Investments, Partnerships, Development, Site-Selection and More

Speakers and Panels

Powering Affordable Housing through Public-Private Partnerships in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Carmen Romero

Kimberly Driggins

Senthil Sankaran

Donahue Peebles III

Stephen Morel

Capitalizing on Affordability: Financing Models, Funding Mechanisms & Investment Trends

Omar Karim

Julia Stevenson

Anthony Startt

Joe LeMense

Maria Lobo

Scott Adams

Building Homes, Building Futures: Navigating the DMV's Affordable Housing Development and Optimal Site Selection

Mark Weisner

Dr. Gina Merritt

Stephen Wilson

Ryan Riel

Stephanie Farrell

Kristin Niver

What you'll learn at this DC, Maryland, Virginia Affordable Housing Real Estate Event

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