Developing enough new and rehabilitated housing units to meet the country’s affordability crisis demands participation by all housing developers. But deep disparities persist in who does and doesn’t have access to opportunities in multifamily housing development. 

Join the Urban Institute for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for developers of color and the most effective ways to expand their contributions.

During the event, developers will share their experiences and firsthand insights about accessing capital, building networks, and navigating public and philanthropic programs. Leaders in finance and local government will explore strategies to overcome the barriers developers of color experience and create a more supportive environment.
 

Speakers

• Leslie Byrd, Partner, Alpha Sharp Development Partners
• Lori Chatman, President, Capital Division, Enterprise Community Partners
• Jorge González-Hermoso, Research Associate, Urban Institute
• Jennifer Horne, CEO, Urban Campus and Core
• Ayesha Hudson, Founder and CEO, A-Peace LLC
• KellyAnn Kirkpatrick, Senior Product Manager, Grants and Partnership, Amazon Housing Equity Fund
• Taidgh McClory, Founder and Managing Principal, THM Advisors
• Kenya Merritt, Deputy Mayor, Business, Neighborhood, and Economic Development, City of Chicago
• Raymond Nix, Founder and President, Nix Development Company LLC
• Brett Theodos, Senior Fellow and Director, Community Economic Development Hub, Urban Institute 
   

 
This event is available for in-person or virtual participation. Please be sure to register correctly. In-person check-in will begin at 1:30 p.m., and a networking reception will follow the program, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this event. 

Funding for this event is provided through a grant from Amazon. For more on Urban’s funding policies, go to urban.org/about/organizational-principles.