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 student and workforce housing, focusing on strate-gies that leverage financial innovation, public-private partnerships, and nonprofit-driven initiatives.
Our expert panelists—comprising financial advisors, nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing providers, developers, and property managers—will discuss best practices for developing and sus-taining affordable housing options tailored to the needs of students and faculty. Topics will include creative financing structures, tax-exempt bonds, university partnerships, and op-erational strategies to ensure long-term affordability and quality management.
Attendees will gain insights into successful case studies, policy considerations, and actionable strategies to implement in their own communities. This discussion is designed for higher education administrators, housing developers, institutional investors, and municipal leaders seeking to create sustainable housing solutions that balance financial viability with social impact.
