The Summit, South
Planning for and Funding Affordable Housing, Leveraging Energy Mobilization & Transit-Oriented Development
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Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Dallas, Texas (TBA)
Join industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders for the Unified Development and Transportation Summit - South, a premier conference designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in the region: affordable housing. The summit will focus on planning and funding affordable housing, leveraging energy mobilization & transit-oriented development.
Pre-Registration Open, Why Attend?
This full-day summit will convene thought leaders from diverse sectors to discuss key topics, including the integration of affordable housing with transit-oriented development, leveraging public-private partnerships, new funding mechanisms, and sustainable community planning.
Attendees will gain insights on transformative solutions that bridge the gaps between housing, transportation, energy, and growth.Whether you are a housing developer, transportation expert, policy analyst, or community leader, this summit is your platform to shape the future of affordable housing and development.
Breakfast & Seminar
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Breakfast & Seminar
Topic: Affordable Housing & Funding: Emerging Avenues to Enhance Affordability
Location: Dallas, TX (TBA)
Key Focus Areas:
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Strategically Leveraged Funding and Blended Financing Models: Tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans
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Office to Residential Conversions
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Inside Affordable Housing and Energy Modernization
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Critical Mass Policies for Development
Luncheon & Panels
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Luncheon & Panel Discussions
Topic: Commercial Real Estate Funding: Emerging Avenues to Enhance Affordability
Location: Dallas, TX (TBA)
Key Focus Areas:
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Leveraging Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD) for Affordable Housing
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Commercial to Office-to-Residential Conversions
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Inside Commercial Development and Energy Modernization
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Utilizing Tax Incentives in Designated Areas
Registration
We are proud to announce that in October 2025, the Southern Development and Transportation Summit will bring together key stakeholders and visionary leaders for a powerful and purposeful deep dive into the essential discussions.
At the heart of this summit will be a resolute focus on affordable housing—exploring transformative, scalable solutions that meet the needs of communities. We will expand on critical themes, challenge existing paradigms, and drive meaningful movement.
