Multifamily Podcast

Workforce Housing Preservation with Brad Andrus

Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber

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Live from the Freddie Mac Multifamily Optigo 2019 conference! In this episode, Steve and Corey sit down with Brad Andrus, founding partner of Bridge Investment Group, and take an in-depth look at workforce housing beyond the financing. Bridge has been innovative in finding ways to preserve affordability without public subsidies in markets where preservation is needed most. Factors like social services, child care, on-site amenities and safe communities are also key considerations in their work.

  • Chapter 1: 0:00 - 5:30 – Combatting rent growth in workforce housing
  • Chapter 2: 5:30 - 10:30 – Ensuring preservation and improving communities
  • Chapter 5: 10:30 - end – What lies ahead for workforce housing?


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