Design and Development: Architect Panel
Join us for the kickoff event of the Design and Development series, featuring a panel of leading affordable housing architects sharing real-world insights on design, collaboration, and lessons learned in practice.
This conversation will explore how design decisions are made in the context of feasibility, policy, and community needs, and how project teams navigate challenges from concept to completion.
Event Details
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: The Helm
by Affirmed Housing
191 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
Panelists:
Maxine Ward, Studio E Architects
Matthew Geaman, JWDA Architects
Matthew Winter, LPA, Inc.
Kevin Nivinskus, GLO Architecture
Moderated by Steve Russell, President and CEO, San Diego Housing Federation
About the Panel
We are convening a small group of architects representing a range of perspectives across the affordable housing field.
The conversation will focus on practical insights, including:
How design and feasibility intersect in real projects
Collaboration across development teams
Navigating constraints and tradeoffs
Lessons learned from projects in the field
The audience will include emerging professionals, junior staff, and others engaged in ongoing learning, with a focus on accessible, real-world knowledge sharing.
Panel participation will include a moderated discussion, audience Q and A, and time for informal networking.
*Due to a limited number of seats, we will be unable to issue refunds once registration is complete.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Buchanan, Executive Vice President