Regional Housing Policy Summit: Tri-Cities

Join the Sycamore Institute on March 3 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Tri-Cities.

This luncheon will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters, how it got so expensive, and the federal, state, and local policies shaping the market. Join Northeast Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in Northeast Tennessee. 

Speakers:
Panel 1: Built or Blocked? How Local Decisions Shape Housing 
Shane Abraham, Universal Development and Construction
Sara Patenaude, Reinvestment Fund
Josh Suddath, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning
Moderator: Brian Straessle, The Sycamore Institute

Panel 2: From Recovery to Rebuilding: Housing After Disaster
Allen Hawk, Area Office Operations-Housing, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Larry Potter, Mayor of Johnson County, Tennessee
Sherry Trent, Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation
Moderator: Katie Moore, Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Take part on March 3 at the Langston Centre in Johnson City as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee.

Questions? Please email info@sycamoretn.org.