Kate Coffey Presented "Adaptive Reuse: The Opportunities & Challenges of Converting Vacant/Underutilized Buildings into Affordable Housing" at the 2026 NJ Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development

Kate's session explored how adaptive reuse and innovative housing strategies address housing shortages and reshaping communities. Kate and the other panelists examined how underutilized properties, such as office buildings, retail centers, vacant spaces and land owned by faith-based institutions are being used to create residential housing. The session focused on the road blocks that need to be overcome and what characteristics of the properties need to be considered to create sustainable communities.