Penciling Out: Navigating the NYC Climate and Affordable Housing Context

The BSA, AIANY, and AIA|LA are hosting Penciling Out, a multi-part weekly series that will inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals eager to find solutions for creating financially feasible, affordable and climate-forward housing. Join us for the third event in the Penciling Out series, hosted by the AIANY, focusing on local opportunities of working on climate forward affordable housing projects in New York.

Gain insights into cutting-edge strategies, case studies, and best practices local to New York for navigating the complexities of green financing, particularly in the context of urban development and affordable housing.

Learn more about Penciling Out.

Penciling Out: Financing Solutions for Affordable & Climate Forward Housing is a partnership between three components of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA/AIA), AIA New York (AIANY), and AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA).

Schedule:
12:00 PM – Introduction

12:10 PM – Presentation from HPD
Jennifer Leone, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Sustainability Officer at NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

12:20 PM – Presentation from NYSERDA
Vera Voropaeva, AIA, CPHC, Project Manager for New Construction Early Design Support Program, New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

12:30 PM – Case Studies
Crystal Ng, AIA, NOMA, LEEP AP, CPHC, Senior Associate, Director of Sustainability, Curtis + Ginsberg Architects 
Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP, Associate Principal, Director of Sustainability, Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

1:00 PM – Presentation from Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)
Colin Milner, Director of Business Development – East Coast, Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)
Monte Hilleman, Vice President of Environmental Resiliency, Compliance, & Investment, Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)