Lunch &
Learn
The Lunch and Learn series offers a valuable platform for addressing the pertinent issues surrounding affordable housing in our community. Through engaging speakers and diverse topics, the series aims to provide comprehensive insights and strategies to tackle the challenges faced in this area.
The series serves a platform for professionals, advocates, and community members to come together and exchange ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions. By fostering a collaborative environment, the Lunch and Learn series seeks to empower individuals and organizations to make a meaningful impact in the field of affordable housing.
Each session of the series features speakers who are experts in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Topics covered range from policy and advocacy to housing development and financing, ensuring that participants gain a holistic understanding of the multifaceted nature of affordable housing.
Latest Past Events
2026 General Assembly Updates
Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session brought major movement on housing, with a number of bills advancing and several still taking shape. Join us on Thursday, April 30 from 12 to 1pm for a Lunch & Learn with Isabel McLain (Virginia Housing Alliance) and Joh Gehlbach (CommonwealthHousing Coalition / YIMBY) , who will break down the […]
The True Cost of Affordable Housing
Affordable housing developments may look similar to market-rate buildings, but the financial reality behind them is very different. In this Lunch & Learn, we will unpack the economics of affordable housing development, from tax credits, public funding, to the complex capital stacks that make these projects possible. Join us for a practical look at what […]
Effective Advocacy at the VA General Assembly
Join us on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00–1:00 PM for a virtual Lunch & Learn on effective advocacy at the Virginia General Assembly. Former Delegate Ken Plum, the longest-serving member of the General Assembly with 44 years of service, will walk through how the session works and where key decisions are made. We’ll focus on […]
