The Approvals Gauntlet: Navigating Zoning & Entitlements for Attainable Housing
Tuesday, February 17 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
OCCC - West 308D
What It's About
Bringing attainable housing to the market has never been more important -- or more complex. Despite growing demand and policies, developers face a gauntlet of zoning restrictions, infrastructure limitations, community opposition and shifting regulatory requirements that can stall or derail projects aimed at middle-income households. In this timely and tactical session, two seasoned land planners and a developer share real-world case studies and actionable strategies to help you navigate the entitlement process with confidence. Whether you're just entering the attainable housing market or looking to sharpen your approach, leave equipped with proven tools to move projects forward, manage risk and turn roadblocks into pathways to success.
What You’ll Learn
- Explore how outdated codes and zoning can limit site feasibility, and how forward-thinking developers are working with local governments to find creative solutions.
- Learn effective approaches for engaging stakeholders, building public support and reframing the attainable housing narrative to counter resistance.
- Understand how infrastructure issues like utility capacity, transportation access and shifting municipal priorities can impact timelines and approvals.
- Identify key decision points in the entitlement timeline to streamline approval, mitigate risk and reduce project delays.
How to Attend
Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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