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Whether you are thinking about developing a
particular site or just brainstorming about "what could
be," the Affordable Housing Development Competition is
a great way to explore your options. The competition also
provides an opportunity to build relationships with bright,
talented, graduate students — the next generation of
community-based developers.
Complete the online
registration form to sign up.
Benefits
>Professional-quality, comprehensive, and innovative proposals.
>New ideas.
>Identify potential new staff.
Responsibilities of Participating Developers
The development organization "provides" the real
or hypothetical site on which the proposed development would
be built. (Site control is not required!)
In addition, the development organization designates one
staff member to work with the student team.
Student teams will act as "consultants" for the
development organizations, so they must draw on the organizations'
expertise, both as developers and community resources, as
they draft their proposals. The designated staff person should
be readily available to help answer any questions or concerns.
Eligible Organizations, Sites, and
Proposals
Up to eight Greater Boston development organizations can participate.
Eligible organizations are those with experience developing
affordable housing, including nonprofit organizations, local
governments, and for-profit developers.
Depending on student interest, the number of teams may be increased or decreased.
Proposals can feature rehabilitation or new construction,
and be for ownership or rental units. Broader community-development
initiatives are encouraged.
Last year's participants represented a wide cross-section
of housing developers with diverse sites. To see who participated,
click here.
Who To Contact
Have further questions about what's involved in participating
in the competition? Please contact Karen Wiener of Citizens'
Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) at kwiener@chapa.org or Aaron Gornstein of CHAPA at aarong@chapa.org.
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