CCIM Kansas City is excited to have Christina Fenwick, Director of Driven Development, a nonprofit real estate development organization dedicated to expanding access to quality, attainable housing across Kansas City’s workforce.

Christina will share how the organization is rethinking traditional development models to better serve communities across the region with an inside look at Driven Development’s mission and its community-centered approach—one that prioritizes collaboration, long-term neighborhood stability, and meaningful resident engagement.

She’ll also highlight recent acquisitions and development projects, offering a closer look at how these initiatives are taking shape and the impact they’re already making. From project strategy to execution, you’ll hear how Driven Development is navigating today’s housing challenges while staying grounded in its mission.

Most importantly, this conversation will explore how real estate can be leveraged as a powerful tool to preserve and create housing opportunities for households across the affordability spectrum—ensuring more people have access to safe, stable, and attainable homes.