Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge: Innovative Models in Modular Housing
Discover how two featured projects are shaking up current norms for affordable modular housing options.
About the webinar
This webinar will explore the role of innovation in breaking down systemic barriers to housing access and affordability by sharing an overview of the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge program, and diving into two innovations in modular housing – 1) Module’s Last Mile Network and 2) cdcb and buildingcommunityWORKSHOP’s DreamBuild.
Learn from architects who are challenging the status quo and creating scalable delivery systems that are energy efficient, adjusted to fit a community’s needs and aesthetics, and building equity through homeownership and workforce development. The discussion will include sharing inspiring success stories as well as a candid conversation of challenges.
Learning objectives:
Learn about modular housing innovations that expand access to housing for people who are systemically marginalized and promote health, resilience, and economic mobility
Understand the importance of resident choice, workforce development and empowerment in designing affordable housing systems
Gain familiarity with the resources and support needed to foster innovative housing solutions
Build skills in questioning traditional approaches and re-imagining systems that break down barriers
Speakers:
Michaela Accardi, Senior Program Director, Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge at Enterprise Community Partners
Benje Feehan, Executive Director of buildingcommunityWORKSHOP
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