Events

The ABA Affordable Housing and Community Development Forum presents : AI in Affordable Housing and Community Development Law: Practical Applications and Ethical Implications. This webinar panel will discuss and showcase… Continue reading AI in Affordable Housing and Community Development Law: Practical Applications and Ethical Implications.

Learn more about the H.O.M.E. Initiative and other existing City programs that seek to address Philadelphia’s housing crisis. 1.5 SUB - SPEAKERS LIVE via WEBCAST Co-Hosted by the Real Property… Continue reading CLE – Solving Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Staff Presentations

B8. Building Resilience in Energy Efficiency: Strategies for Programs and Property Owners

Periods of uncertainty can stall energy efficiency efforts—yet the need is greater than ever. This workshop explores strategies to sustain progress by strengthening partnerships, adapting to funding shifts, and building resilient programs. Learn how initiatives evolved before and after the Inflation Reduction Act, and how advocacy can guide new approaches. The session covers legal and financial tools like capital stacks, audits, and technical assistance. It also offers practical advice for multifamily property owners facing rising energy costs, showing how efficiency can drive savings and support housing stability.

Elizabeth Marx, Esq. Executive Director, PULP

Jack Stucker, Supervising Attorney

Joshua Galloway, Director of Partnership Development New Ecology, Inc. 

Sarah Ralich, Senior Energy and Construction Manager ACTION-Housing, Inc. 

C1. Value of Partnerships Among Mission Aligned Groups in this Changing Environment

Recent changes in the affordable housing landscape have created new obstacles for providers. Costs of building and operating have risen sharply while public resources remain largely the same, and policy instability makes planning and compliance more difficult. Addressing these challenges requires resources and expertise that many organizations struggle to mobilize alone, leaving smaller nonprofits at a disadvantage when competing for scarce funding. Partnerships are more important than ever, allowing mission-driven groups to pool resources and complement each other’s strengths in development, services, operations, and community engagement. Join us to explore collaboration models, share lessons learned, and discuss strategies for building effective partnerships that expand affordable housing opportunities.

Dina Schlossberg, Executive Director

Vidhi Anderson, Vice President of Development HumanGood 

Judith Memberg, Executive Director Genesis Housing Corporation  

Renée Cunningham, Executive Director Center in the Park  

C4. Community Land Trusts: The History and Future of Permanently Affordable Housing

This session will introduce community land trusts (CLTs), exploring their roots in the American Civil Rights movement and the framework that makes them a tool for creating permanently affordable housing. Building on this foundation, panelists will share how CLTs in Pennsylvania are innovating to meet community needs—through approaches such as rental cooperatives, self-help housing programs, modular development, and the use of New Market Tax Credits to expand affordable housing opportunities. Join us to learn how CLTs are shaping housing solutions and discover practical strategies for creating lasting affordability in your community.

Kelly Prokop, Senior Staff Attorney

Julie Wilson, Executive Director Common Roots 

Julie Nigro, Director of Real Estate City of Bridges CLT 

Stefanie Clark, Family Program Director Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County 

C6. Preserving Affordable Homes: Strategies for Long-Term Stability

Jack Stucker, Supervising Attorney

Kim Krauter, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development HDC MidAtlantic 

Matt Madia, Vice President of Real Estate Services Neighborhood Allies

Carolyn Placke, Director of Housing LISC Philadelphia 

E9. Creating Successful Majority/Minority Partnerships to Build Affordable Housing

Pennsylvania faces a shortage of up to 600,000 affordable housing units across 67 counties. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has encouraged the partnering of small/minority developers with large established developers to build capacity and increase supply. Join a lively discussion on how to find partners; successful negotiation tools for both large and small developers; pitfalls to avoid; and how to create win/win partnerships to successfully execute projects.

Raina Metha, Supervising Attorney

Blane F. Stoddart, President and CEO BFW Group of Companies 

Ryan Sanders, RB Development LLC Affordable Housing Developer 

Trey Barbour, Affordable Housing Developer SVP, Pivotal Housing Partners 

Board Presentations

A5. The Current State of the LIHTC Markets

Chris Paul, President and Principal Diamond and Associates 

Lindsay Soyka, Executive Vice President R4 Capital 

Celia Smoot, SVP- Head of Fund of CDFI Investments Key Bank 

Lopa Kulluir, Head of Affordable Housing Lending M&T Bank 

B5.Setting Up for Success in PA: Cost Limits and Cost Certifications

Christine Paul, President Diamond and Associates 

Karen Harris, Partner CohnReznick 

Michael Arnst, Project Manager Diamond and Associates 

D6. Racial Wealth Gap Simulation

Created by the Bread for World Institute, the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation is an interactive tool to help people understand the connections between racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. It is a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality, a tool for those who want a deeper understanding, and a source for those who want to know the quantifiable economic impact of each policy that has widened today’s racial hunger, income, and wealth divides. The simulation guides participants to understand why racial equity is so important to ending hunger and poverty in the United States. Participants learn how federal policies created structural inequalities and how these policies increase hunger and poverty in communities of color.

Fred Bañuelos, Community Investment Business Development Manager 

Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh 

Melissa Morse, Director of Housing Programs Housing Authority of the County of Warren 

Tonya Mitchell Weston, President/CEO  Housing Authority of the County of Warren 

E2. Managing, Developing and Preserving Affordable Housing During Uncertainty

In 2024, affordable housing development faced mounting challenges, from labor shortages to rising insurance costs. This year brings additional pressures—lower equity pricing, tariff-driven material costs, and uncertainty around federal funds. This panel will offer insights on navigating today’s environment, highlighting programs, creative transactions, and strategies to keep development and preservation moving forward, even amid funding shifts.

Vidhi Anderson, Vice President of Development HumanGood 

Michelle Yarbrough Korb, Partner Nelson Mullins 

Leah Eppinger, Executive Director & President Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin & Affordable Housing Associates of Dauphin County 

Quianna Wasler, Chief Housing Officer Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh   

Join us on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 12:00–12:30 PM for a brief Lunch & Learn meeting on Pennsylvania’s Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) program. What is Act… Continue reading Web Event: Lunch & Learn: Act 129 and Utility Help for Pennsylvania Households

Join the Self Determination Housing of Pennsylvania's brand new Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP) Part 2 webinar is the second of a three part series, discussing the renting process from… Continue reading Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP) Part 2

Jan 22, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Click here to register. SDHP's Assistance Animals Explained webinar for Landlords is an overview of what landlords need to know about Assistance… Continue reading Assistance Animals Explained

SDHP's Navigating Income-Based Housing Options webinar goes over general housing information and definitions, income-based housing types, and applying and appealing processes. This webinar is being given with a statewide lens.… Continue reading WEBINAR: Navigating Income-Based Housing Options SDHP’s Navigating Income-Based Housing Options

Reviews the eviction process while giving helpful tips to prevent evictions for clients. Click here to register. If you need any accommodations in order to fully participate in this webinar, please… Continue reading WEBINAR: Eviction Prevention and Processes

Join the Housing Alliance for a state policy update on efforts to limit access to eviction records and address unsheltered homelessness in Pennsylvania. This webinar will provide an overview of… Continue reading WEBINAR: Limited Access to Eviction Records & Unsheltered Homelessness: A Pennsylvania Policy Update

Join the Housing Alliance for a state policy update on zoning reform in Pennsylvania with a focus on legislation to allow multifamily housing in commercial areas. Senator Jarrett Coleman will… Continue reading WEBINAR: Zoning Reform & Multifamily in Commercial Areas: A Pennsylvania Policy Update