2022 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop

Baker Tilly hosted an educational workshop and networking event designed to help underrepresented developers conquer affordable housing, scale their business, and build diversity. DevelUP brought together underrepresented developers, allies and advisors to Milwaukee for an opportunity to network and leverage deep industry knowledge from experienced professionals. Watch our short video to commemorate the event and view the event presentation.

The workshop focused on foundational and developmental sessions, including the following topics:

An introduction to low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC)
Underwriting LIHTC transactions
Construction and design trends
Leveraging co-development opportunities
Strategies for building a holistic development team
Scaling your business and investing in yourself

Featured content from the event

Attendees at the 2022 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop learn how to invest in themselves and their business

Affordable housing pros show how investing in yourself pays off for your business

Four experienced affordable housing professionals share their experiences and how to be intentional and thoughtful about scaling your business.

Discussions at the 2022 DevelUP affordable housing workshop

Co-development opportunities: how to identify the appropriate partner

Real estate co-development relationships are a crucial way for underrepresented developers to learn, build capacity and gain practical project management skills.

Two 2022 DevelUP affordable housing workshop attendees

For emerging developers, relationships are key to success in underwriting LIHTC deals

New developers, especially underrepresented developers, learn best practices and fundamentals in the underwriting process for LIHTC transactions.

Ben Glispie from LISC shares insight on DevelUP 2022 panel

New affordable housing developers need to master the hurdles to success

Learn how to address and conquer the biggest hurdles to become successful in affordable housing development.

Navigating LIHTC in the Midwest at the 2022 DevelUP affordable housing workshop

Underrepresented developers in the Midwest: breaking down the LIHTC process

Navigate the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program in Midwest states – Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.

2022 DevelUP affordable housing workshop attendee learns important design and construction considerations

Building a bridge between affordable housing design, financing and construction

Affordable housing specialists offer advice on how to build developments that meet budget guidelines, attract long-term residents, and protect the environment.