Community Conversation on Workforce Housing

In January and March of 2017, local leaders and housing experts gathered for a day of facilitated discussions led by Enterprise Community Partners to better understand the challenges facing the development of affordable housing in the Truckee Meadows region. Discussion also touched upon ways the shortage of affordable, workforce housing could impact the regional economy. As a result, key barriers to housing development, as well as opportunities to support the expansion of workforce and affordable housing were identified.

Now the Conversation Needs YOU!

April 13, 5 to 7 PM, Reno High School Auditorium
Free event: Registration is required
Parking is available on the south lot on Foster Drive
Separate entrance to Auditorium faces south

Questions? Call the Community Foundation: 775-333-5499

Please join a diverse panel of experts from other communities who are successfully tackling their own affordable housing challenges as they share insightful ideas to support Northern Nevada in expanding affordable housing choice. If we are to successfully expand our housing inventory to fit the needs of our community, it will take all of us working in a coordinated effort.

Our panelists inclide:

• Bob Klein, President of Klein Financial, developer of thousands of multi-family housing units in the bay area.
• Dr. Derenda Schubert, Executive Director of Bridge Meadows, an intergenerational apartment community in Portland.
• Councilperson Robin Kniech, a leader in reshaping Denver’s plan for accommodating growth and housing for their workforce.
• Bob Nielsen, a local developer, and affordable housing advocate and expert.
• Connie Wright, Executive Director of Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, granting $20 million annually for affordable housing.

Join us for this conversation hosted by the Community Foundation and Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities. Help us identify our next steps and establish a timeline for shovels to hit the ground.

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada strengthens our region through leadership and philanthropy, bringing people and organizations together to work on pressing issues. Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities is a collaborative of thought leaders and influencers who seek to make an impact on the health of their community.