The New England Affordable & Workforce Housing Summit brought together labor leaders, pension fund trustees, policymakers, and investment professionals to explore how pension fund investments can help expand affordable and workforce housing across the region while supporting strong returns for retirees.
Held at the New England Laborers' Training Academy in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the summit focused on investment opportunities, policy initiatives, and the importance of maintaining union labor standards in housing development.
NECA Greater Boston’s Kristen Gowin participated in a trustee panel discussion examining how pension fund trustees can support union-built housing projects while meeting their fiduciary responsibilities. The panel highlighted the opportunity to address New England's housing shortage through investments that benefit workers, retirees, and communities alike.
The event underscored the growing collaboration among labor organizations, employers, and investment leaders to advance solutions to one of the region's most pressing challenges.
