Our program offers a variety of sessions, from panel discussions to interactive Q&A sessions, where industry leaders will unpack complex challenges, spotlight projects, and share experiences from project inception to completion. Below is just a few sessions we plan to offer in the agenda:
In response to escalating housing costs and the pressing need to attract and retain faculty and staff, universities are increasingly seeking new solutions to workforce housing challenges. In this session,...
Securing financing and breaking ground on workforce housing developments is no small feat. This panel dives into three real-world case studies of projects that have successfully reached financial closing and...
This session will highlight Foothill-De Anza’s allocation of $200M of bond monies for student and/or employee housing. With the approval of funding comes a plethora of questions. How do...
In an era of constrained budgets and rising costs, universities are finding innovative ways to create high-impact spaces that enhance student engagement and campus vibrancy—without breaking the bank. This session...
The rising cost of housing is posing a significant challenge for universities, making it increasingly difficult to attract and retain faculty and staff. As housing affordability impacts talent recruitment, retention,...
As universities nationwide grapple with student housing shortages, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is pioneering a transformative solution. In partnership with FullStack Modular, Cal Poly is launching one of...
Educational institutions across the country are facing a growing challenge—how to provide affordable housing for faculty and staff in increasingly expensive markets. From urban campuses to college towns and resort...
As Generation Alpha begins to reach college age, institutions must prepare for a new cohort with distinct characteristics, expectations, and needs. Born into a fully digital world, Gen Alpha has...
The lack of affordable housing for graduate students, faculty, and staff has been an ongoing challenge for higher education institutions. Many universities have been responding to this challenge by sponsoring...
The demand for campus housing remains urgent across the country, and that demand has extended beyond undergraduate and advanced degree student groups to include the need for faculty, staff, and...
The goal of improving and measuring student success has a direct relationship to the access of services and amenities on campus. Robust services that universities provide are sometimes not maximized...
Securing financing for student and workforce housing requires a diverse mix of funding sources to navigate today’s economic and political landscape. This session will explore key financing strategies, including direct...
The path to increased retention and graduation rates at Community Colleges has been studied extensively and the key findings point to; access to affordable campus housing, holistic student support including...
The Design Build model of project delivery has developed over the last thirty years and it has taken all of that time for Owners, Designers, and Contractors to adapt to...
Public and private higher education institutions have explored partnerships with private developers and not-for-profit entities to provide upfront capital, address deferred maintenance, implement capital improvements, and deliver property management services...
The rising cost of housing presents a significant barrier to students and faculty, impacting recruitment, retention, and overall well-being. This panel will explore innovative solutions to address affordability challenges in...
As populations grow and housing supply falls behind demand, campuses across North America are being forced to consider housing solutions as an important element of recruiting and retaining academic talent....
Developing student and workforce housing requires a strategic approach to planning, financing, and stakeholder engagement. This session will provide owners, developers, policymakers, and housing professionals with key insights on creating...
As traditional capital markets tighten, securing financing for housing developments has become increasingly complex. Rising interest rates, risk-averse lenders, and shifting investor priorities have created a challenging landscape for developers...
Conceptualizing a project and selecting a developer are exciting milestones for universities pursuing a student housing P3 development; yet, what comes after financial close can make or break the success...
Many college and university campuses are living amidst surging housing costs, driving the need to house more of their populations on campus. How can institutions navigate the ever-changing landscape of...
As housing costs continue to rise, workforce housing has emerged as a critical solution for retaining essential employees, particularly in education. This panel will explore the complexities of workforce housing...
Legislative and legal changes continue to shape the future of affordable housing development, financing, and regulation. In this session, we will provide an overview of recent judicial rulings, legislative actions,...
Increasing numbers of hospitals are closing in the same communities where the current lack of housing has reached a crisis. These concurrent trends present a unique opportunity to sustainably re-use...
