DMV Affordable Housing Summit 2024 | Bisnow | 3 April 2024 | Washington Marriott Georgetown, 1221 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

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:
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.

Projects, Activity, and Achievements:
• The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing andd Fairfax County officials breaks ground on the first 100% affordable housing project in Tysons
• Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC) has acquired the 212-unit Loree Grand property to preserve the affordability of homes for moderate- and low-income families in Washington, D.C.
• Banneker Ventures received a $20 million loan from Amazon to help it build 193 affordable housing units across the street from the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro station in Prince George’s County
• Rent Control Debate Fuels Uncertainty In Prince George’s County’s Multifamily Market
• Women Who Mean Business: Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures' Gina Merritt
• Langdon Park Capital Completes First DC Region Acquisition, Advances Commitment to Investing in Historically Underserved Communities

MODERATORS:

Kristin Niver
Counsel, Thompson Coburn

Scott Adams
Partner, McGuireWoods

Stephen Morel
CEO, Montgomery County Green Bank

SPEAKERS:

Senthil Sankaran
Managing Principal, Amazon Housing Equity Fund

Carmen Romero
CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing

Kimberly Driggins
Executive Director, Washington Housing Conservancy

Donahue Peebles III
Chairman, Legacy Real Estate Development

Omar Karim
President, Banneker Ventures

Julia Stevenson
Director, Acquisitions, Langdon Park Capital

Joe LeMense
Managing Director, United Bank

Maria Lobo
Senior Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher

Mark Weisner
President, Bozzuto Construction Company

Dr. Gina Merritt
Principal, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

Stephen Wilson
President, SCG Development

Stephanie Farrell
Principal, Torti Gallas

Ryan Riel
EVP, Chief Real Estate Lending Officer, EagleBank

2024 Sponsors

• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
• DR Horton
• DC Sustainable Energy Utility
• EagleBank
• Fellowship Square
• Fence & Deck Connection
• Harkins
• McGuirreWoods
• SCG Development
• Thompson Coburn LLLP
• Torti Gallas + Partners
• United Bank