Baton Rouge housing summit has information for homebuyers

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Councilwoman Chauna Banks and the Scotlandville Area Foundation are hosting a two-day event about housing trends and community development.

The Missing Middle Housing Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2 at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center, located at 2013 Central Road.

Event organizers said doors open at 8:30 a.m. with discussions scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It is not just for contractors, though there’s a lot of information for contractors. It’s not just for developers. It is also for first-time homebuyers. It’s for families with a rental property,” Banks said.

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See what’s on the summit agenda below.

May 1 Schedule

  • 9:15 a.m.: Adjudicated Properties: Tips and Tricks for Unlocking Their Potential

  • 10:30 a.m.: Keys to Sustainable Housing Development

  • 1:00 p.m.: The Role of Housing in Economic Development

May 2 Schedule

  • 9:15 a.m.: Demographic Shifts in Multifamily Housing Trends

  • 10:30 a.m.: The Building Permit Process: Cost, Timeline and What to Expect

  • 1:00 p.m.: Loan Programs: Housing and Community Development

Individual registration for the summit is priced at $100. Checks can be made payable to SAF and mailed to Post Office Box 75141, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-5141.

Click here to register.

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