Who gets to live here: How does Madison ensure fair access to housing?


Moderator: Abigail Becker
Panelist: Vanessa McDowell
Panelist: Kurt Paulsen
Panelist: Satya Rhodes-Conway

As Madison strives to add housing to keep pace with its growth, how can we break down barriers to housing and address historic racism in the housing market? This panel will look at the various programs and creative solutions in the works by the city and other groups to safely house all of its residents.

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