Join the Preservation Compact for a dialogue about the issues facing 2- to 4-unit buildings and potential solutions for preserving them as rental housing. 

Buildings with 2- to 4-units account for 38 percent of the rental stock in Chicago and 33 percent in Cook County. Unfortunately, these same buildings also make up a large portion of the foreclosed and vacant stock. Given weak demand by potential owner occupants in areas most affected by foreclosures, restricted access to credit, and lack of financing tools for investors hoping to rehab and rent them, 2- to 4-unit properties are at risk.

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Agenda
-- 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
-- 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
-- 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Data Discussion
   Geoff Smith, Institute for Housing Studies, DePaul University
   Jane Bilger, Community Strategies
-- 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Financing Discussion
   Moderator: Jack Markowski, Community Investment Corporation
   Thurman "Tony" Smith, PNC Bank
   Jay Fahn, First Eagle Bank
   James Athanasopoulos, SLM Realty
   Anthony Oliver, Community Venture Investment Corporation
-- 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Q&A