The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today held Modernize Together: Upcoming NYCHA Capital Initiatives, a strategic one-day industry briefing bringing together potential partners to explore $550 million in innovative, new capital programs for NYCHA’s Section 9 properties. These targeted capital investments are distinct from the Authority’s modernization programs that involve Section 8 conversions like Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) and the Public Housing Preservation Trust.
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, over 400 attendees, including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other industry experts convened to learn more about opportunities to work with NYCHA on diverse upcoming projects. Through breakout sessions, industry panels, workshops, and direct networking between contractors and delivery teams, the event provided participants with practical insight into how NYCHA plans, procures, and delivers large-scale capital projects as well as how to qualify as a vendor to compete for these projects.
A central focus of the briefing was the increasing role of design-build in shaping how NYCHA delivers large capital projects. For smaller firms, understanding this model is critical to accessing larger, multi-year contracts.
“The Modernize Together briefing represents a notable evolution in how NYCHA engages with the industry to address our most pressing infrastructure needs,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “We are inviting a wide range of partners to help us deliver more sustainable, modern homes for thousands of NYCHA residents, representing $550 million in new opportunities. We’re thankful to all of the industry experts who joined us and…
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