Housing policy is often viewed as a zero-sum game, where some prosper at the expense of others. Common conceptions include “policies that support renters harm homeowners,” “new apartments undermine existing neighborhoods,” and “affordable housing leads to declining property values. ”What causes us to think in these dichotomies in the first place? What role does racism play in these debates? And what shifts would need to take place to create something different?

1 p.m. | Livestream Opens

1:30 p.m. | INTRODUCTION + KEYNOTE

Kick-off the day with a keynote from a New York Times bestselling author and policy advocate.

• Heather McGhee / The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together

2:15 p.m. | DIALOGUE

Hear our keynote speaker in conversation with SPUR's President and CEO, Alicia John-Baptiste, as they discuss housing policy beyond a zero-sum game, what role racism plays in these conversations, and what shifts need to take place to create something different. This conversation will be moderated by Tomiquia Moss, Founder & CEO of All Home.