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03/27/2026

This Women’s History Month, Housing& is proud to celebrate the incredible impact that women have had - and continue to have - on .

From the earliest days of federal housing policy, women have helped shape the systems we rely on today. The Housing Act of 1937 established the United States Housing Authority, and was influenced by reformers like Jane Addams and Catherine Bauer who helped lay the foundation for affordable housing in communities across the country.

In the 1970s, women activists led the fight for financial independence in housing. The passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 ensured all women could access credit—including mortgages—without requiring a male co-signer, marking a critical step toward equity in homeownership.

In 1977, Patricia Roberts Harris was confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Making history as the first Black woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet in the United States, she brought a deep commitment to expanding opportunity through housing.

Today, so many women continue to lead across every corner of our field – from and , to , , and – women do it all.

We’re proud to work alongside so many of them, and to convene leaders across our field at our upcoming Annual Meeting & Housing Expo.

Learn more and join us: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/

Happy Women’s History Month!

03/24/2026

50 days to go until the 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo! Visit here for details: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/

03/18/2026

Today, Housing& had the pleasure of attending the NOVA Supportive Housing Summit, hosted by CSH.

The opening panel regarding local development and resident services was especially engaging, and it was great to hear from True Ground Housing Partners and Wesley Housing about the successes they’ve had in those areas, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned from their projects.

We also very much appreciated the opportunity to connect with CSH, leaders from the Supportive Housing Institute and DBHDS, and so many other leaders championing supportive housing in our region – and the heartiest of congratulations to all supportive housing awardees recognized today.

Thank you all for the incredible work you’re doing, and thank you so much to CSH for hosting such a riveting event. Housing& looks forward to the next one!

03/18/2026

🚨REMINDER: Registration for the 35th Annual Meeting and Housing Expo is now open!🚨

Don’t miss your opportunity to convene with innovators and changemakers in the affordable housing industry. Hear from cross-sector leaders in the space about the future of affordable housing production, and the parts we all play in ensuring that communities can thrive.

Visit this link to learn more and register today: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/

03/17/2026

Don’t miss your chance to recognize leadership, innovation, and impact in housing!

At this year’s 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, we’ll present the Housing Achievement Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding affordable housing projects, programs, and support for low- and moderate-income residents across Greater Washington, Baltimore, and Richmond.

Awards include:

> Developer of the Year
> Best Affordable Housing Project
> The & Award
> Emerging Leader
> Racial Equity in Action
Winners will receive:

> A commemorative award and recognition in the official program book
> Features in pre-event promotions
> Digital and video marketing materials
> Expanded public relations visibility leading up to and during the event

Applications are due this Friday, March 20th – if you’d like to recognize extraordinary impact in affordable housing, please read more and submit here:https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/

03/12/2026

Have you registered for Housing&'s 35th Annual Meeting and Housing Expo yet?

This year's program will include:
> The unveiling of the latest update to the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT)
> Housing Achievement Awards
> The Generation& Scholarship
> Children's Essay Contest and so much more!

We're looking forward to seeing you on May 13, 2026 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. Don't miss your opportunity to convene and network with the Capital Region's most impactful affordable housing and community development professionals. See who's joining us! More info can be found here:

Join Housing& on May 13th, 2026 for its 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo—policy sessions, Housing Indicator Tool launch, awards, scholarships & community networking.

02/26/2026

Housing& is elated to celebrate 35 years of impact at our upcoming Annual Meeting & Housing Expo!

Mark your calendars for May 13, 2026 as we return to the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC for a day of reflection, connection, and joy.

This year’s theme, 35 Years of Making HOMES, celebrates the hard work done in the space and builds momentum for the future.

To learn more about the Annual Meeting, visit here: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/
If you’re already excited and ready to register, visit here: https://form.jotform.com/260396325909162

We’re looking forward to convening with all of you at the Omni Shoreham this May!

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/20/2026

Capital Impact Partners, part of the Momentus Capital family of organizations, is excited to announce that applications for the Amazon Housing Accelerator Fellowship (HAF) are now open through March 3, 2026. A maximum of 13 participants will be accepted.

The Accelerator is designed for community-driven real estate developers committed to preserving, developing, and delivering impactful housing projects across the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Through an 18-month experience, participants gain access to a comprehensive learning series, industry advisors, personalized technical assistance, and project-based grant funding, along with intentional networking opportunities and capacity-building support to help scale their businesses, strengthen operational infrastructure, and advance projects from concept to completion.

Apply now: https://capitalimpact.submittable.com/submit/344461/2026-amazon-housing-accelerator-fellowship-haf-application"

02/11/2026

On February 18, please join our partners at the DC Housing Finance Agency - DCHFA for “Side Hustle to CEO”, the latest installment in their Baldwin Du Bois Discussion Series.

In this cornerstone conversation, you’ll hear from Christopher E. Donald, DC Housing Finance Agency - DCHFA’s Executive Director/CEO, and Brunson Cooper, CEO/President/Founder of Corenic Construction. They’ll discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building – with an affordable housing focus.

This event will take place on February 18, 2026 from 8:30am-11am at the DC Housing Finance Agency. If you’re interested in attending, please register here: https://bit.ly/3ZQkhwa

02/05/2026

Next month, Housing& will participate in the Maryland Capital Region Housing Symposium, a gathering of leaders and practitioners shaping the future of housing in the region we serve. At this symposium, we're excited to discuss:

> Our Housing Indicator Tool, and advancing affordable housing through action and investment
> Public sector leadership, and navigating barriers to affordable housing production and preservation
> What practitioners need to partner effectively with the Government

If your work intersects with housing policy, development, investment, or community impact, and you are committed to advancing real solutions, this symposium is for you.

This event will take place on March 6, 2026 from 8:30am-12pm at The Hotel at The University of Maryland. If you’re interested in attending, please register here:

Housing affordability is a critical challenge in the Maryland Capital Region, impacting families, workers, local economies, and growth.

01/26/2026

Last Tuesday, Housing& hosted “Where Innovation Meets Impact: Technology’s Role in the Future of Housing” at Bozzuto’s offices in Greenbelt, MD. The day started with a fireside chat featuring Gilbane Developmentbane’s Senior Vice President of Development Robert Gilbane Jr. and Bozzuto Construction Company President Mark Weisner, in which the two discussed technology’s role in shaping the future of affordable housing. Gilbane and Weisner spoke about their process for adopting new technology and sunsetting non-valuable tools – stating that it’s important to understand why a new tool should be utilized and how it may add value to the work, but that it’s also important to “fail fast” and drop tools that are ineffective. According to them, the construction industry is deeply resistant to change, so there must be a willingness to implement new tools with the expectation that they may fail, and to learn from those experiences. They stressed the importance of a top-down but “people-first” approach to introducing new technologies, enabling folks to get excited about the new tech and to suggest improvements, as well as providing learning opportunities so people can be well-equipped to utilize new tech. Both Robert and Mark mentioned finding AI resources like Microsoft Copilot as an especially useful tool in their work. Overall, Gilbane and Weisner stressed the importance of fostering a culture that supports new ideas, knowing that younger, fresher voices understand these tools better and can support implementation moving forward.

The program also included a panel discussion exploring tech across the housing cycle. Experts in development, construction, and real estate spoke about the low-tech tools that they feel are most effective for communication and collaboration, like Asana and Google Sheets, and video conferences. High-tech tools like visual design and BIM have become indispensable and are used in nearly all of their projects. ChatGPT and leasing AI tools have been helpful for efficiency in development and real estate, while Onsite IQ has been most helpful in construction. They also discussed funding limitations and their impacts on internet access, how teams are managing operations across properties with tech, and the importance of balancing effectiveness with personability. Thanks to Brady Davidow, Zachary Schooley, Bobvala Tengen, Jacqueline West-Spencer, and Laila Coelho Reilly for their incredible insights.

Many thanks also to our sponsors, Bozzuto Construction & Gilbane Development Company!