Code 53

What are the shared obstacles and opportunities confronting developers, local governments, and residents in the effort to build better housing within reach for more Americans? Host Alison Johnson is joined by the woman who literally wrote the book on how yesterday's housing policies led to today's housing problems. Hit play for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jenny Schuetz, the author of the book, Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems. NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org Looking for more info on housing affordability? NMHC has you covered: https://www.nmhc.org/research-insight/

 The Code 53 special 2-part episode on parking in the multifamily sector concludes with a look at the future with journalist and author, Henry Grabar, and CEO and author, Clay Grubb. Hit play and glimpse a vision of how new technology, the changing nature of the commute, and infrastructure demands are shaping Multifamily's parking future.  NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org Looking for more info on Parking history, economics, and policies? NMHC has you covered: https://www.nmhc.org/advocacy/resources-to-promote-apartments/nimby-objections/parking/  

Welcome to the first part of a special Code 53 two-part episode on the issue of parking in the multifamily sector. With more parking per car in America than there is housing per person, hit play to get up to speed on the history, economics, and policies at the intersection of land use and transportation. Host Alison Johnson is joined by Dr. Michael Manville, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for a detailed look at how minimum off-street parking requirements tend to hide the public costs of driving and parking in the property market NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org Looking for more info on Parking history, economics, and policies? NMHC has you covered: https://www.nmhc.org/advocacy/resources-to-promote-apartments/nimby-objections/parking/

Multifamily business leaders who work on the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion believe DEI isn't a problem to solve, but rather, a strategy for solving problems that affect an organization's marketplace and business planning. NMHC General Counsel, Betsy Feigin Befus; Nareit's SVP for Social Responsibility & Global Initiatives, Ayris Scales; and Jeff Brodsky, Vice Chair at Related Companies, join host Alison Johnson for a discussion about the challenges to diversifying networks in the multifamily space, and the resources and solutions that are available to address those challenges.  NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org Looking for more info on Supplier Diversity and NMHC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment? NMHC has you covered: NMHC DEI Initiative: https://www.nmhc.org/DEI NMHC Supplier Diversity Initiative: https://www.nmhc.org/CREDS

How is regional bank turmoil, inflation and forecasts of continue interest rate hikes impacting the Multifamily sector? Host Alison Johnson is joined by Dr. Brad Case, Chief Economist and Director of Research for Middleburg Communities for a multifamily focused analysis that puts current market conditions in context.  NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org

When zoning and housing laws allow, and the right market conditions exist, repurposing commercial properties into multifamily housing can be a win for owners, operators, communities, and tenants. Rick Pollack from RCLCO Fund Advisors joins host Alison Johnson to discuss the ins and outs of commercial conversion. Why it's succeeding across avariety of real estate markets. And how it can provide a critical source of housing where shortages persist. NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org Looking for more info on rent payment reporting? NMHC has you covered: https://www.nmhc.org/research-insight/research-report/behind-the-facade-the-feasibility-of-converting-commercial-real-estate-to-multifamily/

RailField Partners stands proudly in the multifamily space with a commitment to improve the communities in which their residents live and work. And their target residents are those seeking affordable “workforce housing.” RailField Managing Partner, Kenneth Bacon, and Chief Investment Officer, Jon Siegel join host Alison Johnson to discuss their time at Fannie Mae and how it guides the affordable housing business model today. NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org

Meet the National Multifamily Housing Council's new president, Sharon Wilson Géno. With more than three decades of housing law, policy and operations experience, Sharon is focused on advocating for the production of, and access to, more market rate and affordable housing. Hit play to hear a bright vision for the future of multifamily and what that could mean for solving America's affordable housing crisis. NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. Not a member? Learn more about NMHC at www.nmhc.org

When it comes to economic mobility and housing affordability, the power of renter payment reporting is suddenly front and center in the multifamily space. Learn the potential advantages of consumer-permissionedprograms and why some operators chose to do more. Host Alison Johnson is joined by veteran multifamily industry attorney Jay Harris.

From waste and material recycling, water use and energy efficiency to renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions, the scope of how a property is designed and operated is more critical to the bottom line than ever before. In this episode of Code 53, host Alison Johnson speaks with Elme Communities' Senior Director of ESG, Eric Tilden, about how multifamily developers and management firms are reducing their environmental footprints and conserving resources.

Building a meaningful network in the Multifamily space takes time and effort. Ricardo Rivas, CEO of Allied Orion Group, joins host Alison Johnson for a candid discussion about his own career path and his tips on how to take your networking to the next level 2023.

New Congress, new challenges ahead. In this episode of Code 53, The Apartment Podcast, hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron sit down with NMHC Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, Cindy Chetti, to discuss the policy priorities for the Multifamily sector in the new 118th Congress. Listen for for an overview of the obstacles and opportunities facing the industry in 2023. NMHC Primary Policy Priorities and Goals: https://www.nmhc.org/advocacy/nmhc-primary-policy-priorities-and-goals/ NMHC Apartment Wire Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.nmhc.org/news/newsletters/Apartment-Wire/

Recorded before a live audience at the 2022 OPTECH Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, this episode of Code 53 –The Apartment Podcast reveals how you can unlock the potential of Proptech in 2023. Hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron are joined by two leaders in multifamily tech: Stephanie Fuhrman, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Entrata; and Paige Pitcher, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Moderne Ventures. Learn more about OPTECH: https://www.nmhc.org/meetings/calendar/OPTECH/2022-optech-conference-exposition/

Maximizing the value proposition of new tech in your asset portfolio requires hard data. In this episode of Code 53 – The Apartment Podcast, Mariana Estrada, Chief Strategy Officer at RPM Living, explains how a robust data set like NMHC Renter Preferences Survey, helps her identify opportunities and make decisions that improve resident experience and NOI across 112,000 units in 39 markets across the U.S.

Code 53 tackles rent control and asks why a failed policy proven to reduce housing supply and negatively impact the low-income households it aims to support, continues to proliferate in state houses and city halls across the country. NMHC's Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Communications, Jim Lapides, joins hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron for a vital discussion about rent control and how we got here.

The new school year is underway and Code 53 has an exclusive interview with one of student housing's top women leaders. Donna Preiss of The Preiss Company shares her experience and insights into one of multifamily housing's least understood asset classes. Hit play and learn why you shouldn't overlook this segment of the multifamily market.

In episode 4 of Code 53, co-hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron sit down with Doug Bibby, president of the National Multifamily Housing Council. Doug discusses the qualities of a leader, the unique challenges of his position, and growth of Multifamily over the course of his 21 years leading NMHC and the industry.

In the third episode of Code 53, co-hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron talk to Robert Gibbs of Gibbs Planning Group and Carl Pankratz of Blackacre Commercial to break down the fundamentals of mixed-use development, the complexity and caveats in form-based codes and how communities are reapproaching their zoning in today's “golden age” of multifamily to help lead a successful, sustainable residential community.

The second episode of NMHC's Code 53 podcast breaks down what it takes to pitch to a multifamily investment committee. Field Stern of Redwood Capital Group and Rishi Gupta of Eagle Rock Advisors, LLC discuss how they reimagined NMHC's Emerging Leaders Young Guns Pitch Competition, Laurie Baker, COO, Camden talks about what she looks for in a great pitch, and Clayton Williams, VP, Finance, Carter Haston reveals how he won over the mock investment committee.

In the first episode of Code 53, Co-Hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron interview outgoing NMHC Chair David Schwartz of Waterton, and incoming NMHC Chair, Ken Valach of Trammell Crow Residential at the 2022 NMHC Annual Meeting. Hear how these CEOs came into their prominent roles, their philosophies on leadership, and their shared passion for building thriving communities.

Welcome to Code 53, the podcast presented by the National Multifamily Housing Council for everyone who loves apartment buildings and wants to better understand how all the many players work together to create so many homes for so many people.