On Wednesday, January 13, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Regional Plan Association (RPA), will host an invitation-only conference, “Economics of Housing in the Tri-State Region.” The event will explore the economics of developing new housing in the region, delve into the current constraints, and explore how New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are attempting to address the need for affordable housing. This event will be of interest to leaders in the private sector, government, nonprofits, and civic and community groups.
January 13, 2027
9:30am-1:30pm
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY
This event will be open to the media. All remarks are on the record, with the recording to be made available afterwards. Media who wish to attend must register by contacting Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.
Agenda
| 8:30am-9:15am | Networking & Coffee |
| 9:15am-9:20am | Opening Remarks Tom Wright, President & CEO, Regional Plan Association (RPA) |
| 9:20am-9:45am | Economics of Housing Supply Joseph Gyourko, Martin Bucksbaum Professor, Professor of Real Estate, Professor of Finance, Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania |
| 9:45am-10:00am | State of Housing in Tri-State Area Jaison Abel, Head of Microeconomics, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
| 10:00am-10:45am | Developer’s View: Perspective at the Project Level |
| 10:45am-11:55am | Perspectives from Regional Leaders |
| 11:55am-12:00pm | Closing Remarks Jack Gutt, Head of the Communications & Outreach Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch & Networking Liberty Room |
