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2nd Annual Southwest Housing Summit

Thank you to everyone who joined the Regional Housing Alliance for the 2nd Annual Southwest Housing Summit on April 29, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Durango, CO.

Theme: "Shared Vision. Local Action: Shaping Our Housing Future Together" 

This one-day conference brought together a dynamic and diverse group of stakeholders to explore actionable strategies that address our region's most pressing housing challenges. Topics included modular construction, zoning reforms, innovative financing models, and upcoming housing projects, all with a goal of fostering affordable and attainable housing solutions for our communities in Southwest Colorado.

 

Keynote Speaker

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M. Nolan Gray
Research Director, California YIMBY

Nolan Gray delivered an engaging keynote on zoning reform and how communities can shift from NIMBY to YIMBY mindsets to support more inclusive housing development. Attendees also had the opportunity to connect with Nolan during a post-keynote meet and greet.

 
 

Detailed Agenda can be viewed here.

Thank You to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a success. Stay tuned for post-event materials and information about future events.

 

 

Thank you 2025 Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

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Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsor

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Logo with green text that reads Wells Group real estate
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