UHAB is thrilled to announce our 2026 Social Housing Conference, in partnership with Parsons School of Design. 

Join us at the Parsons School of Design on Monday, April 20th, for a full-day event bringing together community members, housing organizers, practitioners, academics, public officials, and social housing advocates to engage in generative discussions, and advance the future of  community-controlled, permanently affordable housing in New York City and beyond.

View our sponsorship packet for additional information and ways to be involved.

What is Social Housing? 

Social housing is a model of housing ownership and management that prioritizes people over profit. Rather than being treated primarily as a commodity on the private market, social housing is shaped by public purpose, democratic control, and long-term affordability.

In practice, social housing can take many forms — from public housing and community land trusts to limited-equity cooperatives — but what unites them is a commitment to stable, community-centered, non-speculative housing that supports equity, security, and resident self-determination.

Attend the Conference

• Join us for a full day of programming featuring leaders across housing, policy, sustainability, and community development sectors.

Sponsor the Event

• Reach a diverse audience while demonstrating your commitment to community ownership and long-term affordability at this critical time for housing justice.
• Benefits vary by sponsorship level, see attached materials for more details.

Attend the Evening Cocktail Reception

• Celebrate with UHAB and connect with partners, supporters, and industry leaders. A great option for those who cannot attend the daytime conference.

Share & Amplify

• Help us reach more community members and advocates! Share the conference with your network or community organizations to help grow the conversation around community-controlled, permanently affordable housing.