The Livability in the Land of Enchantment Speaker Series begins this week and will feature speakers over the next four months designed to address New Mexico’s growing housing affordability challenges.

Launched in 2023, this community education initiative features local and national speakers who engage residents and policymakers in meaningful discussions about how housing markets become unaffordable—and, more importantly, what can be done to ensure affordability, sustainability, and livability in our communities.

With its expansion in 2025, the Homewise Livability Series continues to be a critical force in reshaping public understanding, fostering community engagement, and driving policies that create more inclusive, livable communities across New Mexico.

Livability Speaker Series Events

National Hispanic Cultural Center
Bank of America Theater
1701 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

• Thursday, March 13th - Addressing the Housing Crisis: Lessons from Minneapolis, 6 pm, with Heather Worthington
• Thursday, April 10th - Homelessness is a Housing Problem, 6 pm, with  Gregg Colburn
• Thursday, May 8th - Urbanism and Entrepreneurship: The Role of Small Business in Neighborhood Revitalization, 6 pm, with  Eric Williams
• Thursday, June 12th -   Getting Government Working: Success Stories of Public/Private Partnerships to Address the Housing Shortage, 6 pm, with George W. "Mac" McCarthy

To learn more about these events, click the image below.