Regional Housing Forum

Please join us for a regional discussion regarding housing issues. Housing is one
of the most important economic development issues for our region. At this event
we will hear from a Charlotte developer with substantial housing development experience. Lenders from our area and Charlotte will also speak to challenges and opportunities from their perspective. Elected officials, business and community leaders, local government staff, and other interested persons are welcome to attend. Register early as space is limited for this important regional event.

AGENDA

8:30am Registration

8:45am Welcome, Introduction, and Purpose – Anthony W. Starr, WPCOG Executive Director

8:55am An Overview of Housing Data Trends – Taylor Dellinger, WPCOG Data & GIS
Center Manager

9:20am A Developer’s Perspective – Matt Gallagher, Charlotte Market Lead Developer,
Blue Heel Development

10:00am Break

10:15am Housing Lenders Panel Discussion – A Panel of Local and Charlotte Lenders Discuss Opportunities and Challenges with Lending and Housing Development

Moderator: Sherry Long, WPCOG Assistant Executive Director
Panelists: Jody Street, Senior Vice President, Peoples Bank
Steven Gunzenhauser, Vice President for Commercial Lending, BB&T
Darrell Johnson, Senior Vice President, Capital Bank

10:55am Instructions for Breakout Groups

11:00am Break (5 minutes)

11:05am Breakout Discussion

What are the barriers to new housing construction?
What should we do regionally or locally to address our housing needs?
If you could wave a magic wand, what would you change to improve our housing?
What are future housing topics and issues that should be discussed and explored?

11:45am Return to Main Conference Room

11:50am Rapid Breakout Discussion Reports

12:05pm Wrap-up and Next Steps – Anthony W. Starr

12:10pm Adjournment