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, and overall quality of life, many institutions are reassessing workforce housing demand and exploring viable solutions.
This session will examine strategies adapted from the affordable housing sector that can help universities address this growing need. Panelists will discuss innovative commercial structures, financing models, and public-private partnerships that are successfully delivering workforce housing. Attendees will gain insights into:
- How universities are assessing workforce housing needs and feasibility.
- Successful partnership models with the private sector to deliver housing solutions.
- Lessons from the affordable housing market that can be applied to university-led developments.
- Policy and financial tools that can support long-term affordability and project viability.
Join us to explore how universities can take a proactive approach to workforce housing by leveraging proven strategies from the affordable housing sector.