October 28 – 30, 2024
Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES
October 28 – 30, 2024
Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES
Linda Mandolini has served as President & CEO of Eden Housing since 2001. Under Linda’s leadership, Eden has developed or acquired over 10,600 affordable rental apartments, serving over 22,000 low-income residents in communities throughout California.
Linda is a leader in housing policy at the local, state and national level and has served on a number of housing policy boards including the California Housing Consortium, the National Housing Conference, the ULI Terwilliger Center for Affordable Housing, and a founding board member of the Housing Trust of Silicon Valley. Linda is a vocal advocate for local and statewide housing policy and expanded resources for affordable housing. Linda worked tirelessly for the passage of statewide and local housing initiatives that have collectively generated billions in funding for affordable housing production.
Linda has received several awards including the Silicon Valley Housing Trust’s Housing Champion Award; being inducted into the California Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame and the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame; named to the San Francisco Business Times’ Forever Influential Honor Roll in 2016; and the Bay Area’s Most Influential Women in Business in 2011, 2014, and 2015.
A native of Massachusetts, Linda held various community development positions in Boston. Linda received her AB degree from Wheaton College and her MBA from Boston University.
In her free time, Linda enjoys cooking, travel and is an avid bicyclist, frequently riding for charitable causes including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall, Concourse: 151
Downtowns were significantly disrupted by the shift to hybrid work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Less foot traffic in these areas has negatively impacted retail, small businesses, public space, transportation, and public safety. Many cities are experiencing declining demand for office space, an essential component of their local commercial markets, while at the same time facing housing shortages and rising construction costs. This session will feature the recent work of ULI members through Advisory Services Panels and Technical Assistance panels to address these challenges. Presenters will draw from their expertise and experience in downtown revitalization, office conversions, and housing […]