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An ELI Public Webinar
Join the Environmental Law Institute and the International WELL Building Institute for a discussion on how health and indoor air quality (IAQ) can be elevated within the national conversation around affordable housing. Expert panelists will explore opportunities to integrate IAQ into housing policy and financing decisions, including through the use of third-party certification programs. The conversation will focus on a central question: how can housing policies help ensure that the affordable and "missing middle" homes built today are healthy and resilient for decades to come?
Across the country, a widespread shortage of affordable housing has placed housing production and preservation at the center of discussions as policymakers, developers, advocates, and communities search for ways to expand the housing supply for low- and moderate-income households. At the federal level, the recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act seeks to increase the housing supply by modernizing federal housing programs, streamlining regulatory processes, and incentivizing investment in both new construction and the preservation of existing units. States are also pursuing policies that expand accessory dwelling units, convert offices into housing, and streamline development. As this momentum continues, healthy housing should remain a central consideration in the policies shaping affordable housing.
In residential buildings, decisions about siting, ventilation, radon mitigation, moisture control, building materials, and more can significantly influence IAQ and the health of residents. Third-party frameworks, such as the Enterprise Green Communities program, provide guidance for integrating healthy and sustainable building practices into affordable housing projects. This webinar will explore how these housing decisions can meet supply goals while creating healthier, more resilient homes.
Speakers:
Jason Hartke, Executive Vice President, External Affairs and Global Advocacy, International WELL Building Institute, Moderator
Krista Egger, Vice President, Building Resilient Futures, Enterprise Community Partners
James Tassos, Deputy Director of Tax Policy and Strategic Initiatives, The National Council of State Housing Authorities
Lauren Zullo, Managing Director of Impact, Jonathan Rose Companies
Materials:
Materials will be posted as they are received.
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