2022 Governor’s Conference on Housing
and Economic Development
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) joined together to facilitate a major conference on September 29 and 30, 2022.
The two-day symposium was designed to provide networking opportunities and stimulate the flow of information and ideas. Experts, industry leaders, and advocates shared invaluable information and effective strategies to improve affordable housing and economic development across the state.
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, president of NJ Urban Mayors Association and executive board member for NJ League of Municipalities, served as keynote speaker.
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