Demetree Global Attends the 2024 Winter Park Outlook

On September 20th, 2024, our team at Demetree Global attended the highly anticipated Winter Park Outlook luncheon, where guest speaker Sam Monger, a renowned thought leader, delivered an insightful keynote address. The event, hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and presented by Rollins College, brought together business leaders, community members, and policymakers to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing our region: the shortage of attainable housing.

This housing shortage is more than just a real estate issue—it affects every aspect of our community. From limiting businesses' ability to hire and retain employees to discouraging young families from settling in Winter Park, the lack of affordable housing has far-reaching consequences. It also leads to longer commutes, which contribute to environmental challenges, such as increased emissions.

A Collaborative Approach to Attainable Housing Solutions

During his keynote, Sam Monger emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to address these housing challenges. He highlighted successful models from other parts of the world, including London, where similar communities have found innovative ways to create housing solutions that benefit all stakeholders—residents, businesses, and the environment.

For our team at Demetree Global, Monger’s message resonated deeply. As a company invested in the growth and development of Winter Park, we understand the vital role that attainable housing plays in fostering a sustainable community. We left the event motivated to explore how we can apply these collaborative strategies to our own projects and initiatives, ensuring we continue to support the evolving needs of our city.

Continuing the Conversation

For those who were unable to attend the luncheon, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has made a follow-up podcast available, featuring Sam Monger and Betsy Gardner, President and CEO of the Chamber. In the podcast, they look deeper into the challenges and opportunities surrounding attainable housing, offering further insights on how we can all contribute to creating a more inclusive and future-ready Winter Park.

At Demetree Global, we believe that housing solutions should benefit the entire community. We encourage you to listen to the podcast, join the conversation, and consider how we can work together to shape the future of Winter Park.

Listen to the podcast here.

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