Why you should attend
No other industry event brings together the leaders who are making green and affordable one and the same. No other industry event offers opportunities to learn from the best about what’s working today—and what’s next. No other industry event convenes the growing community of developers, financiers, technical experts, policy makers, and advocates who are redefining affordable housing and community development in this country. Even those without prior experience in affordable housing and community development have looked to this annual symposium as a unique opportunity to get up-to-speed on the exciting ways to become involved in this arena—especially as traditional real estate markets have declined. To remain at the forefront of industry innovation, get the latest research on costs and benefits, and understand emerging opportunities for resources, you need to attend this conference.
Renewable energy remains a top priority for the Obama administration. Despite the current realities of divided government and deficit reduction, savvy affordable housing producers and community developers are learning to do more with less, utilizing scarce financial resources—including Renewable Energy Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credits—in more creative ways.
Lenders and investors are increasingly recognizing that in the current market they can select projects that not only meet up-front underwriting standards, but also fulfill social investment objectives and help manage operational risk by incorporating energy-efficient, water-conserving, high performance building features into their investments.
Forward-thinking affordable housing developers are pushing the envelope on energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and smart sites—and reaping significant financial, health, and environmental benefits for their projects and tenants.
Transit-oriented developments and neighborhood-wide energy and water planning being implemented on a scale that can more efficiently address sustainable development challenges and contribute to better financial bottom
lines for both owners and tenants.
What would you do if you had to start over? In addition to the symposium’s national focus, the backdrop of New Orleans will provide us with the opportunity to highlight some of the Gulf Coast’s most creative green affordable housing projects — born of the challenges and opportunities to start from scratch when natural disasters destroyed entire neighborhoods.
