Future-Proofing Communities
2024 Housing Opportunity Conference
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Session Summary: Nearly 15 million people live in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain and more than 46 million homes are located in the wildland-urban interface. Millions more are left in the dark, often in extremely hot or freezing temperatures, after severe storms disrupt power. As disasters continue to increase in frequency and intensity, protecting people and housing units from climate impacts is a critical component to preserving supply. This panel discussed strategies for protecting communities from fires, floods, and power outages, including insurance challenges, geothermal exchanges, and innovative technologies that help to create resilient communities.
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Innovative Partnerships to Leverage More Land for Housing
In many communities, land is scarce and expensive, driving up the cost of housing and limiting the opportunity to build more homes in areas of opportunity. Moderator Nina Janopaul, with Capital Strategies Consulting, led the panel’s discussion of suc...
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Opening Keynote: The State of U.S. Housing Markets
Each year, the Housing Opportunity Conference opens with a general session titled “State of the U.S. Housing Markets.” Daryl Fairweather of RedFin and Dana Schoewe of RCLCO provided this year’s keynote. Daryl spoke to the national landscape, emphasiz...
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The Role of Housing in Creating Vibrant Urban Communities
It’s everywhere in the news; downtowns are suffering. As the pandemic disrupted in-person office culture, less foot traffic in these areas has negatively impacted retail, small businesses, public space, transportation, and public safety. However, the...
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