DESCRIPTION: Affordable housing has evolved from a niche policy discussion into a powerful engine for local investment and neighborhood revitalization. This session brings together a developer, architect, and finance professional to demystify the sector's complexities and highlight emerging opportunities for the Omaha market.
Our panel will unpack the full lifecycle of affordable development, covering:
-The Financial Mechanics: A breakdown of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), bond financing, and the recent expansion of federal and local funding programs.
-National Trends & Local Opportunity: Insights into the surge of "legacy" affordable projects hitting the market and how national shifts impact Omaha’s development pipeline.
-Design & Placemaking: How high-quality architecture and intentional design transform affordable housing into anchors for vibrant, mixed-income communities.
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how public-private partnerships drive investment decisions and affordable housing strengthens the neighborhoods it serves.

• MODERATOR: Cynthia Ray, Associate Principal, BVH Architecture 
• PANELISTS:
  • Jake Hoppe, CEO, Hoppe Development
  • Evan Gunn, Principal, BVH Architecture
  • Jody Holston, Executive Director, Front Porch Investments