The Inflationary Reduction Act (IRA) has made headlines with a staggering $437 billion, but the question remains: Where is the love for housing programs?

The White House recently issued a FACT SHEET to create more affordable housing by converting commercial properties to residential use, accompanied by the Guidebook to Available Federal Resources.

Q4 of 2023 has been a whirlwind. Having just concluded a string of six housing conferences over seven weeks, my mind is abuzz with a jumble of year-end housing reflections.Here's a snapshot of the insights I gathered during my recent "tour" with fellow housing professionals:

Amy Seim has been with D3G since 2001. She is responsible for managing her team of environmental project managers, overseeing day-to-day operations for the department, and finding opportunities to improve efficiencies in D3G processes.

Repositioning facilitates the preservation, rehabilitation, or demolition and new construction of public housing by increasing access to financing to address capital needs. Repositioning preserves the availability of affordable housing assistance, either through a physical unit or a voucher.

An architectural & cost review (AEC Review) is a comprehensive analysis of the building design and construction process to ensure that it is effective, cost-efficient, and compliant with identified program requirements (HUD MAP Guide Chapter 5). This review ensures that resources are used optimally and