Developing supportive housing in communities can often spark resistance, particularly in neighborhoods with a history of exclusionary practices. In communities where racial inequities and housing disparities intersect, creating inclusive supportive housing can face significant resistance. It often leads to navigating community resistance, addressing systemic inequities, and promoting racial equity in housing development.

This session dives into the complex dynamics of addressing community concerns, preserving cultural identity, and ensuring racial equity while advancing supportive housing projects. Through an engaging mix of discussion and simulation, participants will step into the roles of developers, residents, government officials, and service providers to navigate real-world challenges.  They will experience the complexities of negotiating a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) and learn practical strategies to balance competing priorities, foster collaboration, build equitable solutions and turning resistance into opportunity.

This session is ideal for developers, service providers, policymakers, and community leaders interested in understanding the intersection of race, housing equity, and community development. Join us to learn how to turn resistance into collaboration and create lasting, positive impact in your projects.

Join us to explore how equitable housing can heal divisions, build trust, and create thriving communities.