Washington, D.C. — The inadequate supply of housing is a central issue in the ongoing U.S. housing affordability crisis. For over a decade, the production rate of new housing units has been insufficient, particularly for entry-level single-family homes and affordable rental units. Nationally, nearly half of all rental households are cost-burdened. Addressing this crisis requires significantly increasing the housing supply through policy reforms that encourage building, such as local zoning regulation changes and innovative financing opportunities, while ensuring sustainability and community development.
The Center for American Progress will host a policy summit to discuss strategies for creating affordable and accessible housing across various communities.
Identification will be required upon arrival at the Center for American Progress; failure to provide an ID may result in denial of entry.
**Participants:**
**In conversation:**
- Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
- Patrick Gaspard, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
**Panelists (“Charting a Path Toward Abundant and Affordable Housing”):**
- Elayne Weiss, Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Bernard Fulton, Vice President for Housing Policy and Regulation, National Multifamily Housing Council
- Michael Newman, General Counsel, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
**Moderator:**
Jerusalem Demsas, Staff Writer at The Atlantic; Author of "On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy"
**Panelists (“Access: Turning Houses Into Homes”):**
- Janine Lind, President of the Community Development Division at Enterprise Community Development
- Thomas Silverstein, Director of the Fair Housing and Community Development Project at Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
**Moderator:**
Hans Riemer, Senior Consultant at U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office
**Panelists (“State and Local Success Stories”):**
- Mayor Cassie Franklin from Everett City in Washington
- Scott Gottbreht from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-CA)
**Moderator:**
Chelsea Andrews from Montgomery County's Housing Opportunities Commission
Closing remarks will be delivered by Rohit Chopra from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m ET at 1333 H Street NW in Washington D.C., with options to attend both in person or online.
Questions can be submitted on Twitter using #CAPEvents or via email at [email protected]. For further information or expert interviews contact Sarah Nadeau at [email protected].
