EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 49 MIN
From $500M+ Philly Redevelopment To 62K San Jose Units - How To Solve HUGE Problems w/ Erik Soliván
from Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing
🏡 Affordable housing is more than just buildings, Section 8 vouchers, and tax credits - it’s about bringing together people, communities, and opportunity. On the latest episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing", Erik Soliván, Director of Housing for the City of San Jose, reveals the real story behind public housing—debunking myths, tackling misconceptions, and breaking down how mixed-income communities are revitalizing neighborhoods. It's incredibly inspiring to watch Erik take on the challenge of creating more housing in one of the most unaffordable cities in the United States!From attracting nearly ~$1B of investments to Philadelphia's mixed-income communities to Tulsa’s transformation, the impact that Erik's past teams were able to make is truly impressive.Now? He's taking on San Jose’s goal of building 62,000 units. Erik shares exactly how the approach and framework that his teams used to successfully redevelop Philly and Tulsa so that any city or county can learn from this conversation!Tune into the latest Podcast episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing" as Erik dives DEEP into the bold strategies, challenges, and innovative solutions shaping the future of affordable housing. 🔑 Key Topics We Covered:- How public housing has evolved—and why the old stigmas are outdated-Why mixed-income communities are the key to neighborhood revival- How Erik's teams redeveloped Philadelphia and Tulsa, and the framework they used- What works and what doesn't work well in creating more Affordable Housing supply- The critical role of public-private partnershipsIf you're interested in housing, community development, or making a real impact, this episode is packed with insights that you won’t want to miss!Please do not forget to follow Erik Solivan on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-louis-soliv%C3%A1n-02644811/#affordablehousing 00:00 Podcast Trailer 02:40 Intro (Getting to Know Erik: His Background and Story)09:45 What Were the Affordable Housing Challenges in Philadelphia, and How Did You Address Them?15:30 From Tearing Down Towers to Building a Thriving Community in Philadelphia for $500,000,000!16:47 What Can Cities Learn From Tulsa’s $280M Mixed-Income Revitalization?21:32 Why Is Mixed-Income Housing Better Than 100% Affordable Housing??24:08 Why Do Existing Affordable Housing Programs Face Challenges Despite Good Intentions?29:28 How are Developers & Cities Shifting their Approaches Towards Building More Housing?38:40 What Does San Jose Need Right Now to Drive Affordable Housing Development?48:18 Where/How to contact Erik?
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🏡 Affordable housing is more than just buildings, Section 8 vouchers, and tax credits - it’s about bringing together people, communities, and opportunity. On the latest episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing", Erik Soliván, Director of Housing for the City of San Jose, reveals the real story behind public housing—debunking myths, tackling misconceptions, and breaking down how mixed-income communities are revitalizing neighborhoods. It's incredibly inspiring to watch Erik take on the challenge of creating more housing in one of the most unaffordable cities in the United States!From attracting nearly ~$1B of investments to Philadelphia's mixed-income communities to Tulsa’s transformation, the impact that Erik's past teams were able to make is truly impressive.Now? He's taking on San Jose’s goal of building 62,000 units. Erik shares exactly how the approach and framework that his teams used to successfully redevelop Philly and Tulsa so that any city or county can learn from this conversation!Tune into the latest Podcast episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing" as Erik dives DEEP into the bold strategies, challenges, and innovative solutions shaping the future of affordable housing. 🔑 Key Topics We Covered:- How public housing has evolved—and why the old stigmas are outdated-Why mixed-income communities are the key to neighborhood revival- How Erik's teams redeveloped Philadelphia and Tulsa, and the framework they used- What works and what doesn't work well in creating more Affordable Housing supply- The critical role of public-private partnershipsIf you're interested in housing, community development, or making a real impact, this episode is packed with insights that you won’t want to miss!Please do not forget to follow Erik Solivan on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-louis-soliv%C3%A1n-02644811/#affordablehousing 00:00 Podcast Trailer 02:40 Intro (Getting to Know Erik: His Background and Story)09:45 What Were the Affordable Housing Challenges in Philadelphia, and How Did You Address Them?15:30 From Tearing Down Towers to Building a Thriving Community in Philadelphia for $500,000,000!16:47 What Can Cities Learn From Tulsa’s $280M Mixed-Income Revitalization?21:32 Why Is Mixed-Income Housing Better Than 100% Affordable Housing??24:08 Why Do Existing Affordable Housing Programs Face Challenges Despite Good Intentions?29:28 How are Developers & Cities Shifting their Approaches Towards Building More Housing?38:40 What Does San Jose Need Right Now to Drive Affordable Housing Development?48:18 Where/How to contact Erik?
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