The City of Salinas is proud to host the Regional Housing Summit 2025, a gathering designed to confront one of the most urgent challenges facing our community—the shortage of affordable housing.

By convening thought leaders, developers, policymakers, employers, and community practitioners, this summit aims to spark innovative partnerships and advance actionable solutions that expand access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing throughout the Salinas and the surrounding region.

This event is not just about discussion—it’s about catalyzing action toward a stronger, more inclusive future for all residents. The event will feature Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue and Keynote Speaker Joel Kotkin.

The Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Joel Kotkin is a prominent urban studies expert, author, and speaker known for his insights on global trends, urban development, and social dynamics. He is currently the Roger Hobbs Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University in Orange, California, where he also directs the Center for Demographics and Policy.

Additional Sessions will feature local policymakers, developers, practitioners on sessions that focus on housing development, innovative housing models and the California housing landscape exploring the latest statewide trends, funding opportunities and policy tools.

Conclude the day with a Social Networking Hour (3:30–4:30 PM), hosted by the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue conversations about building a more affordable and sustainable housing future.

The event is brought to you by the City of Salinas. There is no fee to attend the event however pre-registration is required. Space is limited so register soon. Register at this link: https://forms.office.com/g/UKmxJyDgz3

For questions or more information please contact the City of Salinas Assistant to the City Manager, Jose Arreola at jose.arreola@ci.salinas.ca.us or (831) 758-7396.