What You'll Hear 

Jamal Lewis and Dr. Clarence Anthony Jr. from PIN will walk through how the program supports proven, community-centered solutions from the ground up — giving you a clear picture of what's available and how your city can get connected.

Then hear directly from the front lines. Lina Martinez, Workforce Housing Project Manager with the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, brings a practitioner's perspective on what it takes to put these frameworks into action. Drawing from her hands-on work in workforce housing and community resilience across Georgia, Lina will share concrete, real-world takeaways that any city can apply — no dedicated planning department required. Whether planning decisions fall to your city manager, an elected official, or a small team already wearing many hats, Lina's insights will show you how to move these strategies forward with the staff and resources you already have.

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for mayors, city managers, planners, department staff, and community advocates from cities and towns of all sizes. If you're looking to strengthen your community through smarter partnerships and outside expertise, this conversation is for you.

Featured Speakers

• Jamal Lewis, M.P.A. — Associate Director of Impact, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN)
• Clarence Anthony Jr., Ph.D. — Engagement Manager, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN)
• Lina Martinez — Workforce Housing Project Manager, City of Atlanta Department of City Planning