Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs to Host Housing Market Panel Discussion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (PRWEB) November 14, 2017 -- The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs (CSHBA) will host a housing market panel discussion on Friday, November 17 from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room in Centennial Hall located at 200 South Cascade Avenue.
The panel’s purpose is to engage and inform local elected officials, housing advocates, and building industry representatives on the complex and timely topic of affordable housing in the Pikes Peak Region. The panelists will provide economic data that illustrates the current overall housing market – for sale and rental, single family and multifamily, existing and new housing – as well as perspectives on housing across the price spectrum.
“Colorado Springs is growing fast, so we want to lead a constructive conversation about what a healthy housing market should look like,” said Kevin Walker, president of Walker Schooler District Managers, a consultancy for special district management, land development, entitlement and construction management. “We’re fortunate to have an esteemed group of experts join us in illuminating these issues.”
Panel members include:
- Tom Binnings, Economist, Summit Economics
- Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D., Economist, UCCS Economic Forum
- Laura Nelson, Rental Market Representative, Executive Director for the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado
- Todd Anderson, Builder/Developer, Building Colorado
- Aimee Cox, Local Housing Expert, Past COS Community Development Manager
- Andrea Barlow, Moderator, N.E.S. Land Planning
- Kevin Walker, Introductions, Walker Schooler District Managers
While this is not a public event, media are encouraged to attend the panel. Check-in — along with light refreshments — begins at 7:30 a.m.
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About the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs
Homes are a cornerstone of the American dream and a major driver of our economy. The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs (CSHBA) was founded in 1950 as the voice of the homebuilding community and associated trades. We advance best practices, advocate for affordable housing, contribute expertise to regional development issues and serve our community through our workforce initiatives and HBA Cares programs. Find out how we’re helping to build a better Colorado Springs at cshba.com.
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