U.S. vs. the Rest of the World: Comparing Affordable Housing Systems

Join us for a virtual masterclass exploring how countries around the world approach the delivery and financing of affordable housing, and what the United States can learn from these models.

Hosted by Seydina Fall, this session will examine how different countries structure financing, design policy, and leverage public-private partnerships to expand access to housing — while also unpacking what translates well to the U.S. context and what does not.

Key topics include:

• How affordable housing is financed and delivered across different countries
• The role of policy design and public-private partnerships in shaping outcomes
• Key structural differences between U.S. and international housing systems
• Practical lessons from global models that may be adapted to the U.S. context
• Emerging trends shaping the future of affordable housing development

This session is designed for real estate professionals, developers, policymakers, and housing leaders who want to better understand global approaches to affordable housing and apply those insights to domestic challenges. International practitioners will also gain perspective on how the U.S. system fits within broader global frameworks.