Housing Multipliers: Solutions Powering Economies and Communities

Housing is a powerful engine for economic growth and social transformation. Investments in housing ripple across communities, creating jobs, boosting local economies, and enhancing productivity, while also improving health, education, and social cohesion.  

This session highlights practical examples from around the world that demonstrate these economic and social multipliers in action, showcasing innovative housing projects, community-driven initiatives, and scalable solutions that turn safe, adequate, and affordable homes into tangible drivers of inclusive and sustainable development.

Featured Practices:

• Rental Support for Internally Displaced and Migrant Women; Colombia – Blumont
• Sanjaynagar Slum Redevelopment in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra; India – Community Design Agency
• Izidora Sustainable Urbanization Program; Brazil – Belo Horizonte City Hall

Speakers:  

• Juan Pablo Franco, Country Director Colombia, Blumont
• Sandhya Naidu Janardhan, Founder & Managing Director, Community Design Agency