Manufactured housing offers a promising solution to the US affordable housing crisis. To secure the unique affordability benefits of manufactured housing and unlock durable pathways to scale, policy and practice must address the climate vulnerabilities of the existing manufactured housing stock and ensure the next generation of manufactured homes are built to last.

Join the Urban Institute and leaders from the manufactured housing sector to learn about innovations, opportunities, and barriers at the federal, state, and local levels to preserve and produce safe and affordable manufactured homes.

Tune in on February 3rd as AHACO releases our latest original research project (and first community-wide survey!). Join our mailing list to be the first to hear all the powerful findings!

A series of collaborative discussions to highlight the opportunities and challenges facing Ohio’s housing supply, accessibility and affordability in relation to Ohio’s growing workforce.

Event Agenda

AGENDA:

 8:30 – 9:00 AM            Check-in and Coffee Networking

9:00 - 9:30 AM              Morning Fireside Chat  – Housing and Tourism:

Matt MacLaren, Director of Travel & Tourism, Ohio Chamber of Commerce; State Senator Michele Reynolds;  and   Lara Daley, Manager Public Policy, Airbnb 

9:40-10:45 AM              Housing in Ohio:   

Bill Beagle, Executive Director OHFA; Zach Prouty, Director of Legislative Services, Office of the Ohio  Treasurer; Catherine Cawthon President & CEO Ohio Capital Corp. ; Tony Crasi, President, Crasi Company. Moderator: Nathan Minerd, President Momentum Strategy Group

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM    Creative Solutions to Address the Housing Needs for All Ohioans:

                                    Robert Bitzenhofer, CMHA; Ryan Miller, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Ohio;  Shawn Carvin Executive Director, Ohio Land Bank Association; Dr. Jason Reece, OSU Professor, Knowlton School and Program Evaluator for Families Flourish. Moderator: Carlie Boos, Executive Director, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio

12:00 – 12:30 PM          Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM      Lunch Fireside Chat: National Trends in Housing:            

Kathleen McCarthy, Co-Lead of Real Estate Blackstone interviewed by Brian Hicks, President & CEO of Hicks Partners

1:30- 2:30 PM               Creating YIMBY in Ohio:             

Vince Squillace, EVP, Ohio Home Builders Association; Josh Barkan, M/I  Homes; Erin Prosser, Deputy Director for Housing, City of Columbus; Ramsey Cohen, National Sales, Clayton Homes; Charles Garner, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University  

2:45-3:45 PM                Legislative Housing Policy Discussion:

Ohio State Senator Michele Reynolds; Ohio State Senator Andrew Brenner; Ohio State Senator Craig; Ohio House Representative Adam Mathews;  Ohio House Representative Mark Sigrist; Ohio House Representative Dani Isaacsohn. Moderated by: Andrew Huffman, AVP, Government Affairs, Ohio Realtors

Latino households are poised to drive the bulk of net homeownership gains through 2040. But policy, practice, and economic conditions will influence how many Latino households can achieve homeownership and access its wealth-building benefits.

UnidosUS’s Home Ownership Means Equity (HOME) initiative seeks to advance the Latino community’s economic prosperity by investing in solutions to add 4 million new Latino homeowners by 2030. In 2024, UnidosUS, with support from the Urban Institute, undertook seven research projects to uncover new insights on increasing Latino homeownership to inform better policy and practice. 

Join the Urban Institute and UnidosUS for a symposium uplifting lessons from this research that explores piloting localized solutions and increasing housing supply in Latino communities, mitigating climate risk, and enhancing underwriting standards to promote sustainable homeownership among Latino homebuyers.

Join a National Day of Action on January 30!
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Order to Freeze All Financial Grants and Loans, Giving Advocates More Time to Push Back!

Late yesterday afternoon, a federal judge issued a temporary block on the Trump administration’s directive to all federal departments and agencies to freeze all federal assistance funding. The judge’s stay is in place until Monday, February 3, at 5 pm.

The court’s decision gives advocates and congressional champions more time to oppose the extreme order, which could prevent states and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and low-income families from receiving the critical resources needed to address our nation’s most pressing affordable housing and homelessness challenges.

Take Action

• Participate in a National Day of Action on Thursday, January 30 to urge Congress to push back against the Trump administration’s extreme order to withhold federal investments.

• Keep up the pressure on lawmakers by contacting your senators and representatives and holding local events to bring attention to the issue.

Stop Freeze of Federal Funds

Background
Yesterday, Congress was contacted nearly 6,000 times using NLIHC’s advocacy tool! Thanks to this swift and effective advocacy from across the nation, the Trump administration is under enormous pressure to reverse the memorandum released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directing all federal departments and agencies, including HUD, to temporarily freeze all congressionally approved federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities.

House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released a comprehensive review of how the freeze would harm communities and low-income people.

In response to the wide outcry by state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, advocates, and people with lived experience, the Trump administration has temporarily resumed payments for some housing programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, and Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities.

Despite this temporary measure, however, all HUD programs remain at significant risk if federal funds are frozen. Advocates must keep up the pressure on federal lawmakers to ensure that all federal housing and homelessness programs are protected, including: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities, Homeless Assistance Grants, Public Housing Operating and Capital Funds, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community Development Block Grants, Housing for Persons with AIDS, Fair Housing, Housing Counseling, Eviction Prevention Grants, the national Housing Trust Fund, Tribal housing programs, and many others.

 If funding is withheld, it would deny states and local governments key federal resources used to:

• Provide rental assistance to help low-income households afford their homes.

• Build and preserve affordable rental housing for low-income households.

• Operate and maintain public housing and other affordable housing for millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and families with young children.

• Address and prevent homelessness, which has reached its highest level on record.

• Revitalize neighborhoods, promote economic development, and improve community facilities, including infrastructure and services in low-income communities.

• Investigate and enforce fair housing and civil rights laws.

• Rebuild housing and infrastructure after major disasters and mitigate future harm.

• Ensure low-income households have access to heat in winter.

• Provide downpayment assistance to new homebuyers and help current homeowners make critical repairs.

While federal funds are frozen, each federal department and agency is required to complete a comprehensive analysis of how each program is impacted by President Trump’s recent executive orders. If implemented, these executive orders would worsen America’s affordable housing and homelessness crisis.

Congress needs to hear from you about why these resources are critical to low-income families and communities.

Keep up the pressure by contacting your senators and representatives and holding local events to bring attention to the issue, and join advocates across the country for a National Day of Action on Thursday, January 30 to urge Congress to push back against the Trump administration’s extreme order to withhold federal investments.

Take Action Today!

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Join NHC and NeighborWorks America for an insightful webinar on leveraging data-informed approaches to develop and execute strategies in the affordable housing sector. Our expert panel will explore how organizations are using data to make strategic decisions in property and portfolio management, lending, and resident services. Panelists will discuss how they turn sometimes unexpected insights from data collection into programmatic decisions that drive impact for communities. 

Presented by the National Womens Affordable Housing Network.

The federal Office of Management and Budget's recent order to temporarily freeze all grants, loans, and other financial assistance could have a major impact on Ohio's housing and homelessness programs and the people we serve. Fortunately, a federal judge put a temporary stay on the OMB order until Monday Feb. 3, 2025.

Join COHHIO and our friends at the National Low Income Housing Coalition tomorrow Thursday, Jan. 30 at noon for a quick online briefing to get up to date on the administration's efforts to pause federal funding for rental assistance, homeless services, and other critical housing programs. We'll also share information about how you can advocate for the resources necessary to keep serving Ohioans who are struggling with housing insecurity.

Webinar Details

• Thursday, Jan. 29

• 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_58p54S_iSNSNEs3CK63BvA

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Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio

175 S. 3rd Street, Ste. 580 Columbus, Ohio 43215

Join us on Wednesday, January 29th at 10:30am for an insightful dialogue,"How Community Plans Create the Foundation for Future Economic Development," where planning and economic development come together to explore a shared vision for vibrant communities. This is a free webinar that will highlight the benefits of having a plan that can guide future development in a community. Learn why today’s planners and economic development professionals are working together to align priorities related to housing, zoning, land use, sustainability, safety and investments in their communities. Whether you're a planner, economic developer, or community leader, this webinar will offer practical insights to bridge disciplines and create a unified framework to drive impactful outcomes for your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to build stronger partnerships and unlock your community’s potential! The Webinar will discuss the basic components of Community Plans and feature two communities that have used their plans to guide decision-making and attract investment opportunities in their communities. In partnership with OEDA, the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, and the Ohio Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Opportunity Zones, introduced as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), have been one of the biggest development finance success stories in the past decade. Unfortunately, the Opportunity Zones program expires at the end of 2026, and without new legislation, the program will end. However, there is considerable discussion, which CDFA is a part of, about a new Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.

CDFA anticipates that new Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation will be introduced in the coming months to authorize a new ten-year period for the program. CDFA was vital in the original program development, and we will be taking a very active role in the potential for Opportunity Zones 2.0.

Join us on January 28 as we host a national roundtable discussion on the potential for new OZ legislation. The CDFA Advocacy Briefing: Opportunity Zones 2.0 is free and everyone in the development finance industry is welcome to attend. Register today!

BRIEFING MODERATOR:
Toby Rittner, President & CEO, CDFA

SPEAKERS:
Dan Carol, Senior Director, Milken Institute Finance
Shay Hawkins, President, The Opportunity Funds Association
Eric Silva, Legislative Representative, CDFA
Jason Watkins, Partner, Novogradac

Register

Our current profit-driven housing ecosystem has produced scarce options for people seeking affordable and sustainable places to live in a community that meets their needs. So what options do we have? Join PowerSwitch Action, PolicyLink and Local Progress as we unpack our new report on local governments' efforts to build out social housing solutions that benefit the public.

ULI Columbus's Emerging Trends event is a real estate trends and forecast program covering project updates, trends and more in Central Ohio. The program will be an interactive, fast-paced and include some of the profession's most noteworthy thought-leaders. Topics will be announced as we get closer to the date.

All registrants will receive a digital copy of the ULI and PWC annual publication, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025. The report, released at the ULI Fall Meeting, includes proprietary data and insights from more than 2,000 leading real estate industry experts, exploring shifts in the property sector since the pandemic, changing investor sentiment toward climate risks, the emergence of impact investing, and other real estate issues within the United States and Canada.

AGENDA

11:30 AM - Registration and Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - Program
1:30 pm - Conclusion

This 2.5-hour event will give participants: insight into ODRC initiative to implement the Ready to Rent program in compliance with the 2024 Ohio Legislation HB 50, a structured process for returning citizens to apply for a Certificate of Qualification for Housing, (CQH). CQH is designed to: facilitate fair consideration in housing applications and provide important protections to landlords who accept tenants with such certificates. This legislation helps individuals at risk for housing discrimination: because it is a program where the "least likely to apply" for housing are given an opportunity to acquire housing of their choice which they can afford. Reaching out to the "least likely to apply" is a cornerstone of HUD's guidance that jurisdictions like Ohio through housing initiatives Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in compliance with the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Who should attend: Reentry Advocates, Court and Judicial Personnel, Housing Providers, Case Managers of vulnerable Populations and Justice Involved Persons - anyone whose work intersects with assisting formerly incarcerated person find decent, safe, and affordable housing. This event is facilitated through a collaboration between ODRC, the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center and Ready to Rent, a program of Portland Housing Center.

ULI Columbus's Emerging Trends event is a real estate trends and forecast program covering project updates, trends and more in Central Ohio. The program will be an interactive, fast-paced and include some of the profession's most noteworthy thought-leaders. Topics will be announced as we get closer to the date.

All registrants will receive a digital copy of the ULI and PWC annual publication, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025. The report, released at the ULI Fall Meeting, includes proprietary data and insights from more than 2,000 leading real estate industry experts, exploring shifts in the property sector since the pandemic, changing investor sentiment toward climate risks, the emergence of impact investing, and other real estate issues within the United States and Canada.

Hear from the following speakers:

Michael Wilkos, United Way of Central Ohio

Amanda Hoffsis, The Ohio State University's Department of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate

Kevin Zeppernick, Thrive

Elliott Lewis, MORPC

Luke Messinger, Rapid 5

Zach Woodruff, Columbus State Community College

Jennifer Chrysler, City of New Albany

Betsy Goldstein, Betsy Goldstein Consulting

And More!

AGENDA

11:30 AM - Registration and Networking Lunch

12:00 PM - Program

1:30 pm - Conclusion

Join us for a focused discussion on how land banks and realtors can work together to overcome challenges in selling affordable housing. This webinar will address common obstacles realtors face when navigating restrictions tied to state programs and explore how land banks can support these efforts and effectively collaborate with realtors.

Featuring experienced professionals from both fields, this session will provide practical insights and real-world examples of collaboration that make affordable housing more accessible. Whether you’re a realtor, land bank staff member, or housing advocate, this webinar will offer valuable perspectives and strategies to apply in your work.

What can we expect from the next administration with respect to tenants’ rights and affordable housing policy? How can legal services and other advocates prepare to fight back? Join us for a webinar exclusively for HJN members that will (1) anticipate federal housing policy in the next term and begin to explore successful strategies to protect the rights of tenants and homeowners (2) discuss how LSC organizations can participate in this advocacy and (3) highlight shared communications that will help us in this fight. Come with questions!

Event Details

Date:

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Time:

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
1:00 - 2:00 pm CT
11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Location:

Zoom Presentation
Online access instructions emailed upon registration

Contact:

Dorsey Breslin
dbreslin@nixonpeabody.com
+1 202.585.8397

The Lewis Center Sustainability Exchange is a regularly scheduled series of virtual convenings designed to facilitate learning and networking and spark thought and conversation around topics relating to healthy, resilient, sustainable, and thriving places.

Hosted by Lewis Center staff, each 75-minute Exchange will feature expert guest speakers, Q&A, time for small group breakouts, and a larger group discussion with resource sharing.

If you have found value in the Net Zero Exchange, Building Healthy Places Book Club, and other Lewis Center networking and knowledge sharing opportunities, we hope you will find this series beneficial. The Exchange will provide an opportunity for members who are interested and committed to these topics to learn, share, and connect with each other in an ongoing way.

The exchange is free to members, with a fee of $75 for non-members.

Upon registering, you will receive calendar invites from sustainability@uli.org for all of the sessions listed below.

Thursday, December 12th (11am ET):
Maximizing Building Operations for Sustainability, Health, and Resilience

Thursday, January 16th (1pm ET):
Leveraging Housing for Health & Sustainability

Thursday, March 27th (11am ET):
Reshaping the City: Zoning for Sustainability, Health, and Resilience

Thursday, May 22nd (1pm ET):
Innovating for Impact: Technology's Role in Sustainability

Thursday, July 24th (11am ET):
The Power of Nature: Solutions for Health, Sustainability, and Resilience

Thursday, September 11, 2025 (11am ET):
Transforming Transportation to Drive Sustainability & Health 

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that play a major role in the US housing finance system, have been in conservatorship since 2008. Many market participants anticipate that the incoming Trump administration hopes to recapitalize these entities and release them from conservatorship.

Join the Housing Finance Policy Center for a series of virtual seminars providing data and evidence to explain the potential implications of restructuring the GSEs. The first seminar of this series will explore the potential economic and budgetary effects of a recapitalization. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) staff members will present the findings of a new CBO report updating prior projections of scenarios for recapitalization, quantifying the value of the GSEs to investors, and discussing the potential implications for the US Treasury Department’s holdings. The potential impacts on the federal budget will also be addressed. Afterward, a panel of experts will discuss which of the scenarios are the most reasonable and highlight potential impacts to markets and consumers if the Trump administration pursues recapitalization.

2025 Operating Budget Committee Hearings

Columbus City Council invites residents and neighborhood leaders to attend the remaining public hearings to review and provide feedback on the City of Columbus' $1.23 Billion 2025 Operating Budget, which was proposed by Mayor Ginther late last year. The operating budget supports all City operations, such as the Divisions of Police and Fire, and other neighborhood services. Last year, committees were restructured to focus on Council's priorities.

At these hearings, directors and representatives from the departments that fall under the newly structured committees present their budget needs to the committee chairs. Following the hearings, City Council may amend the operating budget before voting on a final plan. All budget hearings will take place in Council Chambers at City Hall (90 W Broad St).

Columbus City Council 2025 Operating Budget Committee Hearing Schedule:

Thursday, January 16 at 5 p.m.

• Health, Human Services, and Equity Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Melissa Green

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Haley Gerken at hegerken@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.

• Service & Infrastructure Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jessica Caceres at jicaceres@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Tuesday, January 21 at 5 p.m.

• Housing, Homeless, and Building Budget Hearing

• Led by Council President Shannon G. Hardin

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jessica Clinger at jnclinger@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Tuesday, January 28 at 4 p.m.

• Council Amendments Budget Hearing

• Led by Councilmember Nick J. Bankston

• To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email Jonathan Brown at jbbrown@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

Alternative Crisis Response Hearing

Council President Shannon G. Hardin is hosting a public hearing to discuss alternative crisis response initiatives. During the hearing, Columbus Public Health and the Department of Public Safety will provide updates on their current alternative response programs and share their plans for 2025. Additionally, Mission Critical Partners, the City’s consultant on alternative response strategies, will present their work plan for the upcoming year.

To provide written, in-person, or virtual testimony, email John Oswalt at jdoswalt@columbus.gov by Noon on the day of the hearing.

When and Where:

Thursday, January 23

5 p.m.

Columbus City Hall

90 W Broad St

**DISCLAIMER: Events, locations, and times are subject to change.

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Pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, notice is hereby given that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) intends to conduct a five-year rule review of the General Provisions, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Accessing Confidential Personal Information rules and will hold a workshop on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. 

Public Workshop: A public workshop regarding Ohio Administrative Code Sections 175-01 (General Provisions); 175-8 (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program); 175-12 (Accessing Confidential Personal Information) will be held:

Monday, January 13, 2025

1 P.M.

Individuals may participate in person, by phone, or virtually

In person: 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive

2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43231

Or online using Microsoft Teams:

Join the Meeting

Meeting ID: 260 995 847 654

Passcode: rf7Dt2AV

By phone:

614-367-5171

Phone conference ID: 318 445 834#

OHFA will outline the rule review process, reasons for updating the aforementioned rules, and answer questions regarding the rule updates or rule review process. Participants also will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the rules changes during the workshop.

2024 has been a year of unprecedented political change, with leadership shifts across major global markets. As we head into 2025, real estate professionals are grappling with how these changes might influence market trends, economic stability, and sector performance. 

Join the ULI Americas Young Leaders Group for an exclusive webinar exploring the future of global real estate in a post-election world. As political landscapes shift and economic uncertainties loom, this webinar provides expert insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for real estate professionals. This webinar gathers industry-leading economists and market analysts to explore the implications of these historic elections on the commercial real estate industry. 

In this webinar, you will: 

• Gain insights into the post-election economic outlook: Understand the potential impact of recent elections on key economic indicators in major global markets. 

• Identify key real estate trends: Explore emerging trends and opportunities in various real estate sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial. 

• Assess political risks: Analyze how policy changes resulting from elections may influence investment strategies and risk management. 

• Learn from experts: Hear from leading economists and real estate analysts about navigating uncertainty in a dynamic global market. 

• Engage in Q&A: Participate in a Q&A session with our expert panel to address your specific concerns and gain valuable perspectives. 

Who Should Attend: This content is designed for real estate professionals of all levels, this webinar invites young leaders to engage with key insights and trends that will define the future of global real estate.

Time & Location

Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Columbus Metropolitan Library: Hilltop, 511 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204, USA

About the event

**Join us for a Discussion on Alternative Housing Solutions and Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis**

We invite you to participate in an upcoming event where we will delve into innovative housing options and strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Stay tuned for more details on how you can be part of this important conversation.

Join the Fair Housing Center for a free afternoon of fair housing education. Attend all sessions or just the ones that interest you!

12:00 History & Enforcement of Fair Housing Act

1:00 Reasoanble Accomidations, Modifiatoins, & Disability RIghts

2:00 Sex Based Discrimination and LGBTQ Issues

3:00 Race, National Origin, Religious Discrimination

4:00 Questions and Answer

Join The Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids for a free virtual training featuring Chase Hatchett from The Pew Charitable Trusts Housing Policy Initiative to discuss the results of Pew’s in-depth study of land contracts in Ohio. His presentation will be followed by a panel discussion about land contracts from the legal aid advocate’s perspective

Tickets will be available 6 weeks prior to event.

Carnegie Author Series featuring Dr. Matthew Desmond
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 2 p.m.

Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.

1 p.m. | Library opens

1:30 p.m. | Seating opens in the second floor Reading Room

2 p.m. | Author Talk with Dr. Matthew Desmond

2:45 p.m.| Audience Q&A

3:00 p.m. | Book signing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Matthew Desmond is the Maurice P. During Professor of Sociology and the founder and principal investigator of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. A former member of the Harvard Society of Fellows, he is also the author of the award-winning book On the Fireline and Poverty by America. He has written essays on educational inequality, dangerous work, political ideology, race and social theory, and the inner-city housing market. He is a Contributing Writer for The New York Times Magazine, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker and The Chicago Tribune.

EVENT DETAILS

Free parking available in Main Library's attached garage.

The event is free to the public but registration is requested.

In this panel discussion, we will hear from local leaders in affordable housing in Central Ohio: Carlie Boos, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (AHACO); Lark Mallory, the founder of Mallory Economic Development Advisors, LLC; Jason Reece, Vice Provost for Urban Research & Community Engagement at The Ohio State University; and Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO). 

Through the panelists' varied perspectives, participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities for housing in the region.

After decades of discussion, progress is finally being made in incorporating alternative data—particularly rental payment history—into credit scoring and mortgage underwriting.

Join the Urban Institute for an event showcasing new findings on the impact of rent reporting on credit scores, exploring the changes needed to enhance the effective use of alternative data in the mortgage industry, and highlighting recent innovations that can help consumers build credit beyond traditional methods.

Program:

• Panel 1: How Does Rent Reporting Affect Credit Scores?

• Panel 2: How Can Alternative Data Improve Mortgage Underwriting?

• Panel 3: What Innovations Can Help Consumers Build Credit?

Speakers to be announced.

The Evolution of a Movement: Faith-Based Development and Progress on the Public Policy Front

Enterprise Faith-Based Development InitiativeSM is in its 18th year, and our annual summit aims to support the growing national movement around faith-based development. This year’s summit focuses on progress made at all levels of government on the public policy front to support faith-based development. Policy makers, practitioners, and faith-leaders from across the country will share their insights and perspectives on the evolution of the movement. 

A webinar presented by the Housing Our Future collaborative.