NYC Quaker Housing Workshop

Do You Need Reasonably Priced Housing in NYC?

During the last 10 years, Concern for Quaker Living (CQL) has explored many options for building community with affordable housing. Now, CQL is offering an opportunity to hear about two viable models for inter-generational, intentional housing in New York City.

The objectives are:

• to share activities of CQL in this area
• to develop a broad base of support within the NYC Quaker community
• to identify a group interested in making a commitment for shared housing to rent and/or purchase.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:30 am -Noon, At Penington Friends House, 215 E 15 St, NYC

Review CQL's Housing Efforts to Date and the Financial Models for Housing Development

Agenda:    

• 9 AM - 9:30 AM - Settle in / grab coffee
• 9:30 AM - Introductions
• 09:40 AM - Project Background
  • Introduce the Quarter, and its role in NYC Quakers
  • Introduction to CQL + the Housing Subcommittee
  • High-level overview of project background
  • Pause for questions
• 10:15 AM - Today's Goals
  • Introduce CQL's work to date
  • Understand community's primary housing concerns
  • Solicit community feedback around initial two models
  • Identify how CQL can be a housing resource to NYC Meetings
• 10:30 AM - Housing Model #1
• 10:45 AM - Housing Model #2
• 11:00 AM - Break + Grab Writing Materials
• 11:15 AM - Reflection Exercise
  • What would appeal to you about intergenerational housing?
  • What would appeal to you about more communal housing?
  • What are your primary housing concerns in New York City?
  • How would you like to see Quaker values reflected in your housing community?
• 11:30 AM - Share Out + Discussion on Housing Models
• 12:00 PM - Identify Concrete Next Steps
• 12:15 PM - Close + Clean Up