-Overview
The Growing Diverse Housing Developers (GDHD) Fellowship Virtual Convening is a two-day interactive event designed to equip diverse housing developers with critical insights into affordable housing finance, policy, and capital strategies. This convening brings together industry experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the latest updates in housing initiatives, financing mechanisms, and innovative approaches to structuring successful development projects.
What to Expect:
- Key Policy Updates – Understand the latest affordable housing initiatives under the new administration and how they impact development projects.
- Financing Strategies – Learn how to build strong capital stacks, optimize project pro formas, and leverage Opportunity Zones for housing development.
- Case Studies & Practical Applications – Dive into real-world affordable housing case studies, including New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) applications and capital structuring examples.
- Expert-Led Sessions & Q&A – Gain insights from leading voices in affordable housing finance, engage in Q&A discussions, and network with peers.
Join us for this transformative convening and strengthen your expertise in housing finance, policy, and investment strategies.
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-Agenda
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
| Tue 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Opportunity Zones and Affordable Housing Policy Under the New Administration
The first day of the Growing Diverse Housing Developers Fellowship Virtual Convening will focus on affordable housing finance strategies and key policy initiatives shaping development opportunities. Attendees will explore how Opportunity Zone 2.0 can be applied to affordable housing projects and gain insights into new initiatives under the current administration.
Speaker(s)
- Sarah Brundage, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders
- Shay Hawkins, President & CEO, Opportunity Funds Association
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
| Wed 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Structuring Financially Sustainable Affordable Housing Projects
The second day of the Growing Diverse Housing Developers Fellowship Virtual Convening will focus on financial structuring and real-world applications for affordable housing development. Attendees will participate in project pro forma presentations, exploring diverse capital stacks and best practices for financial feasibility. The day will conclude with a play-by-play NMTC case study, offering hands-on guidance for structuring successful projects.
Speaker(s)
- Donna Smith, Executive Vice President, SmithNMTC Associates, LLC
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-Registration
This webinar series is free to attend. Webinars will be recorded and available online afterward. Attendees who register for the webinar receive an email with the recordings as well.
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