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

Join us at Parsons School of Design (63 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003) 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.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Friday, April 10th 2026

UHAB is reserving a limited number of free and discounted tickets specifically for our community members and Parsons Urban Program Students.

If you’re an HDFC co-op shareholder, Mitchell-Lama resident, or HOPE Tenant Association member, we want to prioritize you.
Please fill out this short interest form. Deadline to sign up: Friday, April 3, 2026

If you are currently enrolled in or teach in an urban program at The New School, please fill out this short interest form.

Event Agenda

Panel Topics

Meet the Speakers

Ways to Participate

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.

Updates and announcements coming soon.

For more information email dalloul@uhab.org or call 212-479-3324