Connecting Housing, Transportation, and Opportunity in the Tahoe Basin
April 14, 2026 | Member Submitted
Workforce housing and transportation are two of the most pressing challenges in the Tahoe Basin—and they are deeply interconnected. Addressing them requires not just new ideas, but better alignment across sectors, jurisdictions, and solutions.
At the 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit, this session will bring that conversation into focus, starting with the latest regional data and trends presented by Karen Fink, Long Range Planning Director at Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Grounded in this shared understanding, the discussion will explore three core approaches shaping the path forward: building new housing, better utilizing existing housing through policy innovation, and strengthening regional transportation systems.
A panel of local leaders will then bring these strategies to life through real-world examples:Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager, City of South Lake Tahoe — highlighting programs like the Long-Term Rental Incentive ProgramJim Marino, Executive Director, Tahoe Transportation District — sharing progress on microtransit, regional connectivity, and infrastructure investmentsJerry Bindel, Forest Suites & Hotel & Lodging Association — offering the employer perspective on workforce housing and transportation solutions.
Together, this session will examine the tradeoffs, costs, and opportunities across each approach—moving beyond the problem to focus on practical, coordinated solutions that support Tahoe’s workforce and economy.
Join us on May 7 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center to be part of the conversation and leave with a clearer understanding of where we’re headed—and how you can be part of the solution.
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