Join us for a conversation on the regional housing market, including affordability, supply and demand, and the factors shaping development, pricing, and availability across the region. Industry experts will share insights on current market conditions and what they mean for buyers, developers, and municipalities, offering practical perspectives for those working in real estate, planning, finance, and public policy.
Agenda:
9:30 AM – Registration and Networking
10:00 AM – Meeting Program
Discussion Topics will include:
Addressing the "missing middle" - Discussing strategies to build more moderately-priced options, not just high-end or subsidized units.
Overcoming barriers to housing development – Exploring challenges like zoning, permitting, infrastructure, and construction costs that make building new housing difficult.
Financing options for developers – Understanding financing products and terms available from banks and other lenders to support housing projects.
Innovative municipal approaches – Examples of communities encouraging housing development through zoning changes or public-private partnerships.
Opening Remarks:
Christopher Hayes, Director of Housing and Economic Development, Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, regarding their Housing Strategy
Bethann Valentine, Research Development Specialist, UMass Lowell, regarding the BuildSmart Housing Innovation TechHub
Panelists will include:
Jay Stephens, President & CEO at Lowell Five Bank
Kyle Dupell, Executive Manager at Seaver Construction
Matt D'Amico, Chief Operating Officer at Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Melissa Robbins, Partner at Farrell & Robbins, P.C.
Panel Moderator:
Demetrius Spaneas, President at Land and Sea Real Estate
Thank you to Lowell Five Bank for hosting this event!
Member Registration | $75 Non-Member Registration
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