Description:
There is a recognized and documented need for quality affordable housing in North Carolina. The current mortgage crisis and economic downturn have resulted in an increased urgency to formulate and apply effective strategies. At the center is design. Sensitive, skillful and innovative design solutions are essential to comprehensively address issues such as community acceptance, life cycle costs, sustainability, adaptability, response to context, meaning and quality of life. The 2009 Affordable Housing Symposium will bring together national and local housing experts who will discusss specific design approaches and models appropriate to address the critical housing needs of North Carolina.

Sponsors:
NC State University Office of Extension, Engagament and Economic Development
City of Raleigh, Community Development Department
City of Raleigh, Department of City Planning

Speakers:
Mike Pyatok, Pyatok Architects Inc.
David Baker, David Baker + Partners: Architects

Respondents:
Evan C. Chavez, Self-Help, Durham NC
Chris Estes, North Carolina Housing Coalition
Michele Grant, City of Raleigh Community Development Department

What to Expect:
The symposium includes presentations by nationally recognized experts in affordable housing who will present best practices appropriate to North Carolina, and responses by local housing advocates and providers. The conference organizers will moderate sessions and there will be ample time for questions, discussion, and networking.

At the symposium you will:
•Learn from national and local housing leaders regarding the value of design in affordable housing.
•Connect with leading practitioners, housing providers and advocates and city officials.
•Hear updated information about best practices in affordable housing.
•Network about future challenges and opportunities in the field.

Who Should Attend?
Architects, landscape architects, urban designers, municipal planners, government leaders, engineers, housing advocates, financers and providers, and anyone with an interest in housing and creating more sustainable communities.

Conference Organizers:
Thomas Barrie, AIA, Professor of Architecture
Georgia Bizios, FAIA, professor of Architecture
Celen Pasalar, Ph.D., Director of the Downtown Design Studio/Extension Planning Specialist

Schedule:
12:30 - 1:30  Registration
National Successes in Affordable Housing
1:00 – 2:00 Keynote: Mike Pyatok, Pyatok Architects Inc
2:00 – 3:00 David Baker + Partners: Architects
3:00 – 3:30 Break
Local Challenges in Affordable Housing
3.30 – 5.00 Respondents:
Evan C. Chavez, Self Help, Durham NC
Michele Grant, City of Raleigh Community Development Department
Chris Estes, North Carolina Housing Coalition

Public Lecture Panel: Urban Life: Design for Change
5.30 – 6.30 Mike Pyatok, Simon Atkinson, Robin Moore, moderated by Mitchell Silver, AICP, City of Raleigh Planning Director
Location: City of Raleigh Council Chambers

Symposium Fee $50.00 per person, $65.00 after February 1, 2009
$25.00 for students (10 slots available)

What’s Included?
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. (Please eat lunch before arriving at the Marriott.)