Prominent Media Analyst & Social Justice Experts Will Join with Resident Leaders for Affordable Housing Conference

Wednesday, December 11 | University of Maryland School of Social Work

BALTIMORE - Affordable housing is one of the top concerns for Americans, and this week in Baltimore, over 150 resident leaders from regional public housing authorities are gathering to tackle the issue head-on.

Hosted by the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) in partnership with HABC, the full-day conference features nationally recognized speakers, including Robert L. Woodson, Sr., PhD (CEO, Robert Woodson Foundation), who is a prominent natioinal media analyst and advisor to government officials, and Abimbola Asojo, PhD (Dean, School of Architecture & Planning, Morgan State University), who was twice named a US DesignIntelligence top educator, along with a regional resident panel sharing firsthand perspectives.

Why Media Should Cover: This is a prime opportunity to lift the voices of those most directly impacted by affordable housing, showcase the strengthening of regional resident leadership, and hear insights from leading experts in the field. It’s a chance to see how communities are actively shaping solutions in the face of rising housing costs.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11 | (media access from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) 

Where: University of Maryland School of Social Work, 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore (conference will be in the auditorium on the first floor)

Parking: On-site and nearby Paca Street garages

This conference is a must-cover event highlighting how residents and experts are tackling housing challenges and driving community impact.