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SUMMARY:Housing Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sycamore Institute on September 18th for our statewide Policy Summit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s event 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 Tennesseans from across the state to engage in solutions-focused conversation about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities statewide.\n\n\n  \nJoin us on September 18 at Emerson Hall in Nashville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee.\n  \nPanels will include: \n  \n\nStructural Change: The Levers and Limits of Housing Policy\n\nLaurel Graefe\, former Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank executive\nMaggie Riden\, Fahe\nJohn Zeanah\, City of Memphis\nBrian Straessle\, the Sycamore Institute (moderator)\n\n\nPermit or Prevent? Local Tools That Shape Housing\n\nGem Bell\, Civic leader\, Brownsville\nJamie Hollin\, Land Use and Zoning Lawyer\nRollin Horton\, Nashville Metro Council\nMandy Spears\, the Sycamore Institute (moderator)\n\n\nStacked for Impact: How Affordable Housing Deals Get Done\n\nJoshua Haston\, LDG Development\nHanneke van Deursen\, City of Chattanooga\nMatt Wiltshire\, Pathway Lending\nDhathri Chunduru\, Tennessee Housing Development Agency (moderator)\n\n\nQuick Builds: Case Studies of Innovation and Impact\n\nBrooxie Carlton\, Tennessee Economic and Community Development\nMaeghan Jones\, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n \n \n \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Email Brian Straessle at brian@sycamoretn.org. \n\nFAQ\nWill breakfast or lunch be served?\nYes\, each ticket includes a buffet lunch. The meal will include salad\, pulled pork\, chicken\, mac & cheese\, and seasoned vegetables. Coffee and tea will be served in the morning. \nWill there be parking on-site?\nYes\, parking is available\, and each attendee will have access to complimentary valet service. \nCan I attend virtually?\nThis event is an in-person event in Nashville\, TN. A virtual option will not be offered. \nI am attending from out of town; is there a hotel block?\nYes\, we have a discount with The Gallatin\, which neighbors the venue. Use code “sycamore” for a discount off of stays between September 17-21. Note: enter the code before searching for available rooms. \nI am interested in volunteering for this event.\nPlease email info@sycamoretn.org for more information about volunteering. \nI have a different question.\nPlease email us at info@sycamoretn.org and a member of our staff will be happy to help. \n 
URL:https://sycamoretn.org/event/housing-policy-summit/
LOCATION:Emerson Hall\, 2512 Gallatin Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206\, United States
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