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BuzzHouse: Reimagining the role of housing agencies
July 5, 2022
Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry
On this episode of the BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Damon Duncan, principal of Clesia Ventures. Duncan shares his vision for housing agencies and the idea of reimagining their role. Through programs like Choice Neighborhoods, housing agencies are shifting to being catalysts for community planning and redevelopment and moving away from the traditional model of only administering housing programs. He also discusses challenges housing authorities face including culture shifts, competition for resources and more.
Special guest
Damon Duncan is a Principal Owner for Clesia Ventures, LLC and has more than thirty years of experience in the affordable housing industry, including development, grant writing, program management, resident services initiatives, master planning and strategic solutions affecting the affordable housing industry. He has extensive experience in community revitalization and development initiatives such as HOPE VI, Neighborhood Stabilization and Choice Neighborhoods. Beyond his work as a developer, program manager and consultant, he has led three PHAs as president and CEO.
BuzzHouse hosts
Donald N. Bernards
Donald Bernards, principal in the real estate group with Baker Tilly, has been active in many aspects of affordable housing since 1999.
Garrick Gibson
Garrick Gibson is a principal with Baker Tilly’s development and community advisory practice. He has more than 15 years of experience, specializing in partnership tax concepts and tax incentivized real estate for development projects.
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