Lights! Policy! Action! Equity as a Policy Imperative for the Future of Affordable Housing

As the affordable housing crisis persists, staggering between dismal and concerning, it becomes imperative to draw lessons from history and formulate an effective, actionable national policy for the future. This session will scrutinize the need for a comprehensive equity component in the nation’s affordable housing policy. Such an approach aims to rectify past injustices, promote the long-term stability of our economy, and prioritize the overall health and well-being of our communities.

Moderator:
Fred Banuelos
Commissioner, Allentown Housing Authority

Panelists:
Angela Belford
Principal/Owner, The Belford Group

Donovan Duncan
Senior Vice President, Urban Strategies, Inc.

Jeff du Manoir
VP, NAHRO International Research and Global Exchange Committee
General Manager, North America, NEC Software Solutions

Ivory Mathews
Executive Director/CEO, Home Forward