On today’s episode of Power House, Diego chats with Seth Gellis, the president of Community Preservation Partners, about the critical role that affordable housing plays in the US housing market.

Having built over 16,000 units across 19 states, Seth shares CPP’s mission of preserving and developing affordable multi-family housing. They plan to do that by advocating for pro-housing policies, providing support to low-income populations, and getting involved in communities in need. Seth also talks about housing demographics, CPP’s future initiatives and where we go from here.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

CPP focuses on affordable multifamily housing.
75% of Americans can't afford the median price of a home.
Accessible, affordable housing is essential for upward mobility.
CPP uses low-income housing tax credits for financing.
It’s important that community members get the chance to live where they work.
CPP is involved in multifront policy advocacy for affordable housing.

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People, policy, and preservation with Community Preservation Partners’ Seth Gellis