Events
On campus and online, we host dozens of events each year to examine important housing policy issues. In addition to seminars, lectures, and panel discussions here at Harvard, we convene conferences and symposia around the country, bringing together housing practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Please sign up for our email list at the bottom of this page to hear about upcoming events, and visit YouTube to watch videos of past events.
There are no upcoming events at the moment.
Mar
6
Meyer Fellow and PhD candidate Justin Katz will discuss research he did with Robert Minton exploring whether homeowners locked into below-market, fixed-rate mortgages chose not to move to avoid higher borrowing costs, and to what extent this may have contributed to the sharp rise in home prices.
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
12:15–1:15 pm ET
Virtual
Mar
5
The Past, Present, and Future of Public Housing: Dunlop Lecture with Kenzie Bok
In the 25th Annual John T. Dunlop Lecture, Kenzie Bok, Administrator and CEO of the Boston Housing Authority and former Boston City Councilor, will bring together her experiences as a pioneering public housing administrator and intellectual historian to explore the past, present, and future of public housing in the US.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
6:30 pm ET
Hybrid
Feb
27
Using Design Competitions to Improve the Quality of Housing: A Roundtable Discussion
Susanne Schindler will discuss her recent working paper about how design competitions can address the shortcomings of housing development and design services procurement processes. A roundtable with Boston-area practitioners will follow.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET
Virtual
Feb
26
Digital Gossip and Neighborhood Value: How AI Captures the Perceptions That Shape Neighborhood Premiums
Beyond property characteristics, a neighborhood's reputation—or the informal "gossip" and social narratives circulating online—shape its economic value. University of Pennsylvania associate professor Elizabeth Delmelle will discuss work-in-progress exploring whether AI systems can help us quantify these intangible "vibes.”
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
12:00–1:00 pm ET
In Person
Feb
20
Understanding the Rapid Rise in Rural Home Prices
Home prices in rural areas rose at an unprecedented pace during the pandemic. Center researchers Alexander Hermann and Peyton Whitney will discuss their recent working paper which examines the types of communities where prices increased the most and the effects on long-time residents and seasonal workers with lower incomes.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
12:30~1:30 pm ET
Virtual
Feb
13
Information Session on Fellowships and Research Grants
Join us for an overview of fellowships and research grants for Harvard students, including several community service summer fellowships that support Graduate School of Design and Kennedy School students working at public and private entities in the US.
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
2:00 pm ET
In Person
Feb
6
Rising Insurance Costs + Limited Equity Cooperatives: Research from Our 2025 Gramlich Fellows
Ariella Amit will discuss how community-based organizations (CBOs) are responding to the rising cost of property insurance for multifamily housing, and Zack Lively will discuss how CBOs are developing limited equity cooperatives to preserve or create permanently affordable housing.
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
12:15–1:30 pm ET
Virtual
Dec
18
How Communities Layer Resources to Prevent Homelessness: Insights from Detroit and the Bay Area
Eviction prevention and homelessness prevention programs continue to be some of the most valuable tools available to help people avoid losing their housing. Understanding the continuum of support and how resources can work together is critical—especially in resource constrained environments.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
3:00 pm ET
Virtual
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