Anna Lake-Smith
Anna Lake-Smith, Senior Design Manager, works with the Foundation Communities development team to take projects through feasibility, design, and construction, including coordinating with the Sustainability, Property, and Asset Management teams. Anna brings a wide range of design experience, from residential interiors to citywide planning strategies. Anna holds a dual MS in Urban Design and MS in Community/Regional Planning from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Wellesley College.
Speaking at the Following:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
A Balancing Act – Leveraging Decarbonization to Create & Protect Housing Affordability
3:45pm – 5:00pm
Hilton Austin, Room 406, Floor 4
Climate change and housing affordability are two primary challenges that communities and the real estate industry are facing nationally. The pressure to create new housing supply as well as retrofit older, affordable housing combined with the increased demand for electrification and its infrastructure can appear daunting, but there are approaches that can prioritize both. Learn from seasoned professionals on innovative strategies to decarbonize our housing without sacrificing affordability. This session is eligible for 1.25 AICP credits. Sign-in sheets will be available at the conference.