More than 125 professionals from across New York’s real estate, development, finance, legal, policy and advisory communities gathered on June 4 at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus for Affordable Housing in NYC: A Fordham & RESA Collaboration, presented by the Real Estate Services Alliance (RESA) and Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute.
The event brought together leaders from government, development, ownership and advocacy organizations for a candid discussion on one of the most pressing issues facing New York today: housing affordability.
The program opened with a fireside conversation featuring New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, moderated by Drew Donovan of Choice New York. The discussion focused on statewide housing challenges, affordable homeownership initiatives and the critical role public-private partnerships play in creating and preserving housing opportunities.
The event continued with a panel discussion moderated by Jamie Van Bramer of Yoswein New Yorkfeaturing:
- Adolfo Carrión Jr., former NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce
- Kenny Burgos, CEO, New York Apartment Association
- Lisa Gomez, CEO, L+M Development Partners
- Zach Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Policy, REBNY
Together, the speakers explored the intersection of affordability, housing production, preservation, development economics and public policy.
