Across the country, fast-growing communities are facing a common challenge—and a shared opportunity. As housing affordability becomes a defining issue for voters, families, and the future of local economies, the question isn’t whether to act, but how.

​Join the Civitas Institute for a high-impact convening of national housing experts, innovative developers, and city leaders who are breaking new ground. This event will spotlight the most promising market-based strategies and public-private partnerships working to expand housing supply and drive affordability from coast to coast.

​What to expect:

• ​Fresh data and sharp analysis making the financial and economic case for unlocking supply

• ​Real-world solutions from developers creating new models for middle- and workforce housing

• ​Local leadership in action, featuring mayors from Texas cities who are mobilizing the private sector and rewriting the playbook for housing growth

​Whether you're shaping policy, building housing, or financing the future, this event will equip you with insights, connections, and strategies to meet the moment—and move markets.

​Speakers at this event will include:

• ​Jennifer Hernandez, land use expert at multinational law firm Holland & Knight

• ​Joel Kotkin, senior research fellow at the Civitas Institute

• ​Mattie Parker, the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

• ​Steven Pedigo, assistant dean at UT Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and director of the LBJ Urban Lab

• ​Ryan Streeter, executive director of the Civitas Institute

• ​Kirk Watson, the 59th Mayor of Austin, Texas