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Setting the Stage: Understanding the Policy, Financing, and Partnerships Fueling Affordable Housing

Hannah Davis

Hannah Davis

Senior Manager, Policy and Initiatives

City of Nashville

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

CEO and Founder

Martin Development and MPact Homes

Adam Rosenberg

Adam Rosenberg

Founder

AGB Real Estate

Aron Thompson

Aron Thompson

VP of Housing & Economic Dev. & Executive Director

R.E.D. Academy Urban League of Middle Tennessee

Staci Coleman
Moderator

Staci Coleman

CEO

Black Diamond Development

Hannah Davis

Senior Manager, Policy and Initiatives

City of Nashville

Hannah Davis leads Nashville’s housing innovation and policy work at the Housing Division of Metro Planning. Davis worked at the Mayor’s Office for three years, under two administrations, growing the Barnes Housing Trust Fund from $26M to $100M+ over 3 years to create and preserve over 3,000 affordable units throughout Davidson County. Davis led the creation of the Nashville Catalyst Fund, the Mixed-Income Housing PILOT, and the Connecting Infrastructure to Housing Program. Davis also assisted in launching a new Division of Housing where she proudly works to increase Nashville’s affordable housing tools.

Hannah has spent her career at the intersection of impact, innovation, and market forces. She was the Director of Community at the Social Enterprise Alliance, where she worked with over 1,000 startups, nonprofits and companies to increase their impact and drive innovation. Prior to that role, Davis worked in tax preparation, climate science, and East African microfinance. She serves as chair of the Margaret Maddox YMCA board. In her free time, Davis enjoys rollerblading, reading near her 3 year old son and pursuing her goal of visiting every country. 36 down, 159 to go!

Dave Martin

CEO and Founder

Martin Development and MPact Homes

Dave Martin is a seasoned real estate

development and finance professional

passionate about creating investment value and

delivering strategic housing solutions, particularly

in the affordable and workforce segments. With

an extensive background spanning residential

development, home building, logistics, and

manufacturing operations, Dave has built a

career on process improvement, cost reduction,

and implementing best practices to achieve

ambitious business objectives. He is the Principal

of Martin Development LLC, a Nashville-based

residential development, brokerage, and

consulting firm, where he has led numerous

large-scale projects from concept through

completion.

Notable developments include Barnes Ridge, a 150-home mixed-income community; the

Logan Township Industrial and Apartments project, combining 569,000 square feet of

industrial space with 96 affordable housing units; and an unnamed community in Antioch

featuring 100-home townhome community. His completed work includes Williams Station,

a 51-townhome, 100% affordable housing project delivered in partnership with a nonprofit

organization.

A recognized leader in the field, Dave was selected as a Fellow in the inaugural class of the

Urban League of Middle Tennessee’s Real Estate Developer Academy, supported by the

Amazon Housing Equity Fund, where he gained advanced training, mentorship, and

strategic relationships that have enhanced his ability to deliver impactful projects. His

career also includes senior leadership roles at a leading 3rd Party Logistics provider, where

he managed real estate space strategy and finance for approximately 40 million square feet

of industrial space across North America.

Entrepreneurship and housing development are part of Dave’s family heritage. His

grandfather helped build Flanner House Homes in Indianapolis, a pioneering postwar

sweat-equity housing project for African Americans, while his parents built careers in real

estate law and home mortgages. This legacy instilled in him a belief in homeownership as a

cornerstone of wealth creation.

Adam Rosenberg

Founder

AGB Real Estate

Adam is a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey is marked by his tenacity and unwavering passion for solving real-world problems through innovation and strategic vision. His distinctive expertise lies in breathing new life into antiquated business models, driven by a commitment to differentiation through execution, design, and the strategic use of technology.

His entrepreneurial path began with a revelation – an introduction to his inner real estate developer. As the Project Manager on a hotel redevelopment project in Latin America, recognized by Fodor's on their 2012 New & Noteworthy Hotels in the World” list, he discovered a deep-seated passion for revitalizing spaces. This experience paved the way for the founding of LYDEN, a venture dedicated to redefining the concept of community, work, and hospitality in emerging US cities.

In 2021, Adam founded AGB Real Estate. This marked a pivotal chapter in his entrepreneurial journey, with a mission to transition underutilized buildings in attractive neighborhoods into outperforming multi-family assets. Currently managing several hundred doors under renovation or development, Adam's hands-on approach extends to the day-to-day oversight on each and every project

Prior to the establishment of AGB Real Estate, Adam served as the Head of Regulatory Affairs & Business Development for Mint House, a tech-enabled hotel company specializing in high-end business traveler accommodations within class-A multifamily buildings in downtown core areas.

Adam attended Vanderbilt University for an undergraduate degree before earning his MBA at NYU Stern. Along the way, he's lent his expertise to renowned companies such as GE, Deloitte & Touche, Thrillist, and Red Bull in various capacities.

Aron Thompson

VP of Housing & Economic Dev. & Executive Director

R.E.D. Academy Urban League of Middle Tennessee

Aron, named to the Nashville MTA board in August 2023, is the Executive Director of the Real Estate Developers (R.E.D.) Academy, a program of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT). R.E.D. Academy offers persons of color an unequaled educational opportunity, preparing cohorts for a rewarding, responsible leadership position in the building industry. Aron oversees the program's direction and assists with developing opportunities that allow local developers of color to tap into the program's resources and produce projects that produce equitable development in Nashville. Aron has over twenty years of experience in the architect field with numerous project types such as student focused, student housing, sports & recreation, justice, aviation, healthcare, industrial, and corporate projects. He has worked as a senior project architect and project manager for local architectural firms. He is a member of professional organizations such as NOMA, ULI, NAIOP, NMHC, and NAHB. He is a deacon in his church and a board member for Bethlehem Centers of Nashville. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Architecture, from Prairie View A&M University. His architectural background and his passion for community and teamwork are the things that help fuel his commitment to this community.

Staci Coleman

Moderator

Black Diamond Development

Staci Coleman is a Nashville-based Real Estate Broker, Developer, and Community

Leader. She is the Broker/Owner of The Arbitrage Collective, a Black woman-owned

brokerage dedicated to delivering exceptional real estate services and creating

pathways to generational wealth.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Black Diamond Development, Inc., a nonprofit

focused on affordable housing and community development. Staci leads innovative

projects in workforce, senior, and veteran housing, ensuring equity, sustainability, and

long-term affordability in underserved communities.

Beyond her development work, Staci serves on the boards of Empowerment Inc.,

Greater Nashville Realtors, and the Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition (TNAHC).

In these roles, she helps advance affordable housing, educational opportunity, and

equitable access to resources for underserved communities.

A Fellow of the R.E.D. Academy with the Urban League of Middle Tennessee powered

by Amazon, Staci brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate and continues

to lead with vision and purpose, driving both housing innovation and community

empowerment across Middle Tennessee.

Building the Future: Exploring Nashville's Top Affordable Housing Projects, Construction and Design Trends, and Development Pipeline

Matthew Nicholson

Matthew Nicholson

President

The Clear Blue Company

Jennifer Horne

Jennifer Horne

CEO & Managing Partner

Urban Campus & Core

Brad Shapiro

Brad Shapiro

CEO and Founding Principal

Shapiro & Company Architects

Scott Morton

Scott Morton

Principal

Smith Gee Studio

Amani Kelly

Amani Kelly

Founder

Southeast Investment Capital Group

Keith Randall
Moderator

Keith Randall

Shareholder

Winstead PC

Matthew Nicholson

President

The Clear Blue Company

Matt leads strategic initiatives for CBC, including oversight of business performance and growth, as well as sourcing development and preservation opportunities. With over 20 years of experience, Matt’s expertise in leading high-performing, revenue generating teams and building strong external relationships help drive CBC’s growing presence in the affordable housing space.

Matt is an alumnus of Leadership Nashville and was a Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40 award recipient. An active member of the community, Matt is heavily involved in the Urban Land Institute and is a board member for Habitat for Humanity and Valor Collegiate Academies. He also serves on the board of Catholic Charities where he and his family actively volunteer.

Jennifer Horne

CEO & Managing Partner

Urban Campus & Core

Jennifer is a dynamic leader with over 17 years of sustainable development &

operations experience focusing on performance-driven results. As an executive

with international real estate firm Lendlease for 12 years, she led development

and sustainability teams to achieve successful project outcomes in world class

developments, master planned communities and public private partnerships.

She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Urban Campus and Core, a

development and real estate advisory firm focused on helping clients explore

new opportunities, expand existing capabilities, and optimize their real estate

footprints. As a Nashville native and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Jennifer

has deep roots in the community and has a vested interest in creating inclusive

and sustainable growth through innovative community developments.

Over the course of her career, she has developed innovative partnerships to

design award winning sustainable developments, unique community led real

estate projects, and transformational mixed income communities.

Brad Shapiro

CEO and Founding Principal

Shapiro & Company Architects

Brad is the CEO and Founding Principal of Shapiro & Company Architects, a residential architecture firm

with offices in Memphis, Nashville and Dallas. Shapiro & Company is dedicated to partnering with developers to

deliver timely and profitable projects. In the last several years, the firm has completed over 6,000 units

and $1 billion worth of construction in leading cities such as Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville,

Chattanooga, Charlotte, Tampa, and more across the Southeast. Brad is responsible for the overall

direction of the company as well as establishing the vision and design of the projects. Brad specializes in

designing residential solutions that solve livable and cost-savvy issues. Brad graduated from the

University of Arkansas’ Fay Jones School of Architecture in 1985 and currently serves on the University

of Arkansas’ Dean’s Circle. He is also an active participant of numerous national and regional

associations such as AIA, Congress for the New Urbanism, ULI, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art,

West TN Home Builders Association, National Apartment Association, and NCARB.

Amani Kelly

Founder

Southeast Investment Capital Group

Amani Kelly is a real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur dedicated to creating communities that inspire growth and opportunity. As founder of Southeast Investment Capital Group, he is involved in projects ranging from attainable housing to luxury residences, with a vision that real estate should not only provide homes but also strengthen neighborhoods and enrich lives.

In addition to his development work, Amani serves on the board of directors for Simplihom, an

innovative real estate brokerage focused on redefining the client experience. His leadership reflects a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community impact. Amani is a former Junior College athlete who earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Emmanuel College. Originally from Salem, Massachusetts, he now calls Nashville home, where he has been actively shaping the city’s growth and opportunity for over eight years.

Keith Randall

Moderator

Winstead PC

Winstead Shareholder Keith Randall is a trusted advocate for real estate owners and developers, safeguarding their interests in negotiating design and construction agreements for complex, high-profile projects in Tennessee and nationwide. His extensive experience with high-impact commercial projects spans a wide array of sectors, including healthcare, hotel & hospitality, multifamily housing, mixed-use, and manufacturing.

Areas of Experience

Complex Project Experience: Keith has played a key role in shaping the landscape of major commercial developments. He notably contributed to the 2017 revision of the proprietary design and construction agreements for a publicly traded healthcare company.

Affordable Housing: Keith led the creation of a new suite of documents for a large public affordable housing agency in Middle Tennessee and represents numerous private and public affordable housing developers in the region.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Advisor: He also provides counsel to REITs on a diverse range of construction projects, demonstrating his versatile skill set.

Shaping the Nashville Skyline: Keith has been instrumental in drafting construction agreements for a number of prestigious projects that are redefining the Nashville skyline, showcasing his impact on the local landscape.

Prior to entering private practice, Keith gained valuable insights as an Extern for Judge William J. Haynes Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and as a Law Clerk in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Fireside Chat: The Power of Partnerships for Affordable Housing Success

Evan Holladay

Evan Holladay

Founder and CEO

Holladay Ventures

Jacob Kupin

Jacob Kupin

Metro Council, District 19

City of Nashville

Sheila Dial Barton
Moderator

Sheila Dial Barton

Principal

EOA architects

Evan Holladay

Founder and CEO

Holladay Ventures

Evan is a real estate developer with experience developing over $531 million in projects and 2,416 multifamily units. He is the Founder and CEO of Holladay Ventures, where he and his team specialize in creating and investing in workforce, affordable, and mixed-income communities. Their approach is guided by intentional design, sustainability, and thoughtful place-making, all underscored by a commitment to providing supportive services in partnership with non-profit organizations. This holistic approach aims to create better outcomes for residents and communities alike. Evan’s passion for mentorship and education led him to create Affordable Development Mastery and become a mentor for the Real Estate Developer Academy (RED), a collaborative effort with Amazon, ULMT, and Nashville State. In these programs, he serves as a teacher and mentor, sharing his expertise and guiding the next generation of real estate developers.

Outside of Holladay Ventures, Evan enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family, hiking, immersing himself in nature, improving his Spanish, reading, and exploring the world.

Fun Fact: Evan has reached a cold plunge record of 10 minutes!

Jacob Kupin

Metro Council, District 19

City of Nashville

Jacob Kupin moved to Nashville from New York to take a job in the music industry. After falling in love with the city, he transferred to Belmont University to complete his education. After purchasing his personal home, he realized he could fulfill his purpose of serving and helping others by becoming a professional Realtor. Eventually, he started his own real estate team, The Kupin Group, in 2020, and also got his mortgage lending license in 2024 with Canopy Mortgage. Since moving to Nashville, Jacob has been involved in various community roles, from President of the Historic Buena Vista Neighborhood Association to serving on the Participatory Budget Committee, graduating from the Transit Citizen Leadership Academy, and serving on various non-profit boards. In August 2023, Jacob was elected to Nashville’s Metro Council as the District 19 Councilperson. Learn more or connect with him at www.JacobKupin.com

Sheila Dial Barton

Moderator

EOA architects

Sheila Dial Barton AIA, LEED AP is a Principal with EOA Architects in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1991, this regional design firm is known for its innovative approach to architectural practice, called humanizing design. EOA’s focus on sustainable and environmental design includes Nashville’s first LEED-Gold high-rise, The Pinnacle at Symphony Place, along with multiple LEED/sustainable projects throughout the Southeast including the $160M Tennessee State Museum. EOA’s current work includes the new Tennessee Performing Art Center (TPAC), the new Tennessee Titan’s Football Stadium, War Memorial and Legislative Plaza Building Renovations, and a new concourse at the Nashville International Airport. First, studying Interior Design at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Sheila later received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee in 1997 and studied urban planning through UT’s foreign exchange program in Krakow, Poland. Sheila is a member of the ULI (Urban Land Institute), former Chair, and current Governance Chair of ULI Nashville’s 1,120 members. She is an alum of Leadership Nashville, Class of 2023, and has been involved with numerous professional and community organizations including past President of the AIA Middle Tennessee Board of Directors, the Interior Design Advisory Board at O’More College of Design, the Metro Public Arts Committee and former Chair of The DISTRICT.

Why You Can't Miss Our First Affordable Housing Conversation in Nashville

What You'll Learn: 

  • With Mayor Freddie O'Connell's recent announcement of the Unified Housing Strategy, how can Nashville's local developers and investors collaborate with city officials to provide more housing opportunities to Nashville's residents?

  • From local partnerships to London-based or national firms, why are major owners and developers choosing Nashville for affordable projects and acquisitions? 

  • Amid today's market volatility, which investors and lenders are getting affordable deals done, and how are firms getting creative with financing, partnerships and more to get deals to pencil?

  • Which submarkets are ripe for affordable development and opportunity, and how does community development and buy-in impact the success and progress of these projects? 

  • Short term and long term: How are Nashville's business leaders approaching the city's housing crisis, and what is needed to fix the Music City's affordability crisis?

Why This Matters: 

In years past, Nashville earnestly pushed for residents to move to the city with open arms -- at one point using a metric of 100 residents per day moving to the Music City to attract those interested to make the move. Now, however, with the city facing soaring property values — a 45% median increase over the last four years — and housing demand that continues to outpace supply, all signs are pointing to a housing crisis on the horizon. With residents continuing to move to Nashville, paired with continued job growth, and contrasted with project pipeline delays, high construction costs, and labor shortages, join Bisnow for our first affordable housing dedicated conversation in Nashville to unpack the policy, pipeline and people changing the affordability story in the Music City. 

 

Who You'll Meet: Top city officials, owners, developers, investors and providers passionate about bringing more affordability to Nashville. 

 

For questions regarding our content, or speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please email Bisnow Director of Event Production Elizabeth Baker at liz.baker@bisnow.com. 

 

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than 7 business days prior to the event.

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219

Ballroom: Cumberland D&E, Ballroom Level (one floor above the lobby)


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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
Fireside Chat: The Power of Partnerships for Affordable Housing Success
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
Setting the Stage: Understanding the Policy, Financing, and Partnerships Fueling Affordable Housing
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
Networking Break!
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Building the Future: Exploring Nashville's Top Affordable Housing Projects, Construction and Design Trends, and Development Pipeline
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
More Networking!

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