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Supporting established and emerging leaders in forging solutions to intractable global challenges through transformative educational opportunities, partnership facilitation, and research.

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The city of Vienna holds the answers to many of today’s most urgent housing challenges. Learn from Vienna's success on our 6-day immersive Vienna #SocialHousing Field Study.

GPLA's Vienna Social Housing Field Study
April 19 - 25, 2026
Learn more and register: buff.ly/CDCFc1r

#mixedincomehousing
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Discover bold ideas for the future of housing by joining us in Vienna in 2026! With decades of proven success, Vienna ensures affordability across income levels. Learn more and register today! buff.ly/9JQAICO

GPLA's Eighth Vienna Social Housing Field Study
📆 April 19 - 25, 2026
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is new housing being built in your California neighborhood? Check out the searchable map to see every housing unit that was permitted or built in 2024.

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September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In one month, delegates in our 7th Vienna Social Housing Field Study cohort will arrive for active, transformative learning on the city’s social housing model. Previous delegations have visited Bikes and Rails Co-op, a collective that relies on bicycles & trains for daily travel. gpla.co/vienna
August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Are you a public agency staffer, policymaker, or housing developer working at the intersection of climate and equitable housing? Check out the new case study available from Climate Smart Housing Collective (CSHC)

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#ClimateSmartHousing #AffordableHousing #EquitableDecarbonization
August 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
If you’re working on the front lines of #climatepolicy or #affordable housing, this case study from Climate Smart Housing Collective (CSHC) is for you: "Facilitating Multisectoral Gatherings to Leverage Energy and Housing Funding"

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#ClimateSmartHousing #SustainableCommunities
August 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
‼️REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON‼️ This September's 6-day immersive Vienna Social Housing field study is designed for urban planners, housing advocates, and policymakers ready to learn directly from Vienna’s success.

September 21 - 27, 2025 | buff.ly/YiRrzx8

** Registration closes August 13! **
August 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This comprehensive policy brief from the @Lincoln Institute of Land Policy reveals the underlying causes of these skyrocketing costs and proposes bold solutions to reverse the trend. "THROUGH THE ROOF: What Communities Can Do About the High Cost of Rental Housing in America"
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July 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Vienna’s affordable housing success is built on commitment, inclusion, and innovation. Join us for our 6-day Vienna Social Housing field study to uncover how planners and policymakers tackled affordability at scale, September 21 - 27, 2025.
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#socialhousing #mixedincomehousing
July 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Vienna's social housing environment is truly remarkable, and you can experience it firsthand by joining our September Social Housing Field Study.

➡️ September 21 - 27, 2025
🌍 Vienna, Austria
🙌 Visit buff.ly/azZtZ2b for details and to register.
July 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our inaugural San Diego Community of Practice forum explored the role of Regional Housing Finance Authorities (RHFAs) in addressing California’s housing crisis. GPLA's CoP supports alumni and faculty of our Academies and designated courses.
July 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Vienna holds the answers to many of today’s most tenacious housing challenges. Join us this September for deep insights on successful solutions!

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September 21 - 27, 2025

#socialhousing #mixedinsomehousing #GPLAVienna
July 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What makes Vienna’s housing model work? Is it the government’s financial investment? The focus on community integration? Or the visionary urban design? It’s all of the above...and more. Join us to learn more!

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#mixedincomehousing #socialhousing
July 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Vienna holds the answers to many of today’s housing challenges. Join our 6-day Vienna Social Housing Field Study this September and bring back innovative ideas from one of the most admired housing systems on Earth.

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#urbanplanners #housingprofessionals #GPLAVienna #socialhousing
June 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Affordable housing isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality in Vienna, Austria. If you're passionate about tackling the global housing crisis, join our upcoming 6-day Vienna Social Housing field study. Learn more and register: buff.ly/yb8cWAn

#socialhousing #mixedincomehousing #GPLAVienna
June 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Located in northeast Vienna, and covering more than 593 acres, Seestadt Aspern is one of the largest mixed-use urban redevelopment projects in Europe & one of the destinations visited for a walking tour during GPLA's 6-day, immersive Social Housing Field Study.

Learn more at buff.ly/yb8cWAn
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ever wondered why Vienna is the world's "Capital of #SocialHousing"? With over 60% of its population living in municipally built or subsidized housing, Vienna has become a global benchmark for affordable, inclusive, and sustainable urban living.

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#mixedincomehousing #GPLAVienna
June 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
❗ Public agencies, lenders, and developers—want to know how to access clean energy funding for affordable housing? The CSHC website & funding database can help you navigate the landscape. climatesmarthousing.org

#EnvironmentalJustice
#AffordableHousing #CleanEnergyFunding #ClimateResilience
May 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌟 Delegates from California recently gathered in Vienna for the Sixth GPLA Vienna Social Housing Field Study to explore one of the world’s most exemplary affordable housing models. Read about their experience here:

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🚀 Register here! gpla.co/vienna
May 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM