EPISODE 010
Should Every Affordable Housing Project Get Built?
Multifamily – From The Ground Up
This episode explores whether every proposed affordable housing development should move forward, even amid a nationwide housing shortage. Lee Alford, Vice President of Real Estate Development with the Better Housing Coalition, discusses the pressure to pursue available sites, the long-term consequences of inefficient design and nonstandard building systems, and why development decisions must account for maintenance, operations, resident experience, and long-term financial sustainability.
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Lee Alford
Vice President of Real Estate Development
Paul Marks
Host
Lee Alford is an experienced affordable housing professional and Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Better Housing Coalition. He helps guide the development of sustainable housing communities while balancing resident needs, operational efficiency, and long-term financial viability.
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