DFO313 Construction Through the Lens of Housing

Affordable housing challenges continues to shape our communities —from affordability to access to quality construction — to a national skilled trades amd builders shortage - This Real Talk conversation brings together contractors, builders, developers, and community leaders to unpack the realities behind the housing crisis.

Through the lens of construction, we’ll explore what gaps exist, and what it will take to build housing that is equitable, sustainable, and rooted in community.

At its core, housing is more than a product—it’s a foundation for economic mobility, health, and generational wealth. If we’re serious about equity in development, we have to be just as serious about who is building, how we’re building, and who ultimately benefits.

Panelists: D’Marco Ansari (City of Detroit | Developer | Public-Private Partnerships) ShaWanna Gajewski (Residential Builder | Developer | Real Estate Broker)

• The barriers builder and developers face when delivering affordable housing
  • The role of contractors and community in shaping Detroit’s housing future
  • What must change to make affordable housing more scalable.

• Contractors and trades ready to grow and compete
• Developers working on large-scale or adaptive reuse projects
• Community leaders and advocates
• Funders, lenders, and public-sector partners
• Anyone invested in building Detroit with community, not just in it

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Tanya Saldivar-Ali