Join us as we welcome leading voices from housing and civic communities for a timely discussion of issues affecting New Yorkers with housing vouchers, whether it be Section 8, CityFHEPS, or other vouchers.
StreetEasy economist Nancy Wu will first cover her recent report on the surge in NYC apartments for rent that are affordable to New Yorkers with housing vouchers. Despite this trend, we see voucher holders continuing to face a number of challenges throughout their home search — a subject our panel will discuss in depth. In addition, they’ll explore how both the public and private sectors can pave the way forward.
Often cited in outlets like The New York Times and Bloomberg, Nancy authors original research on the NYC housing market. Her reports have illuminated real-time housing trends throughout the city's recovery while drawing attention to the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on low-income neighborhoods. Nancy was recently included in Crain’s “40 Under 40.”
During her ANHD tenure, Barika has led impactful projects and initiatives, including ANHD’s mandatory inclusionary housing, equitable economic development, and data and research work. She is passionate about policies that advance equity, inclusion, and opportunity in all neighborhoods — especially in low-income communities and communities of color.