Notice2024-04146
Exhibitors Sought for Innovative Housing Showcase 2024
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Published
February 28, 2024
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Housing and Urban Development Department
Abstract
HUD, in collaboration with other organizations, will present the Innovative Housing Showcase in June 2024 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Innovative Housing Showcase (Showcase) is a public event to raise awareness of innovative housing designs and technologies that have the potential to increase housing supply, lower the cost of construction, and/or reduce housing expenses for owners and renters. HUD is especially interested in innovative housing designs and technologies that, in addition to reducing costs and expenses for builders, owners and renters, can expand quality, affordable, accessible and healthy housing options for low- and moderate-income households; support aging in place; improve climate mitigation and resilience and disaster recovery; and/or increase energy efficiency and support decarbonization in the housing sector. HUD is seeking exhibitors to showcase innovations, and this notice solicits proposals for the Innovative Housing Showcase, with a preference for full-scale housing models and technology demonstrations that the public can tour and interact with.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14677-14678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04146]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[FR-6452-N-01]
Exhibitors Sought for Innovative Housing Showcase 2024
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and
Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: HUD, in collaboration with other organizations, will present
the Innovative Housing Showcase in June 2024 on the National Mall in
Washington, DC. The Innovative Housing Showcase (Showcase) is a public
event to raise awareness of innovative housing designs and technologies
that have the potential to increase housing supply, lower the cost of
construction, and/or reduce housing expenses for owners and renters.
HUD is especially interested in innovative housing designs and
technologies that, in addition to reducing costs and expenses for
builders, owners and renters, can expand quality, affordable,
accessible and healthy housing options for low- and moderate-income
households; support aging in place; improve climate mitigation and
resilience and disaster recovery; and/or increase energy efficiency and
support decarbonization in the housing sector. HUD is seeking
exhibitors to showcase innovations, and this notice solicits proposals
for the Innovative Housing Showcase, with a preference for full-scale
housing models and technology demonstrations that the public can tour
and interact with.
DATES: All proposals must be received no later than March 29, 2024.
Proposals will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March
29, 2024, or until HUD reaches capacity for exhibitor space on the
National Mall, whichever comes sooner. HUD encourages early submission
of proposals.
ADDRESSES: Proposals must be in writing and submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#533b3c26203a3d34203b3c2430322036133b26377d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8c0c7dddbc1c6cfdbc0c7dfcbc9dbcde8c0ddcc86cfc7de">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who do not have internet access
may submit proposals to the Office of Policy Development and Research,
Affordable Housing Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8134, Washington, DC
20410.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Blanford, Research Engineer,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy
Development and Research, 451 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20410,
telephone number 202-402-5728 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD
welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf
or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech and
communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an
accessible telephone call, please visit: <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>. Individuals with questions
may also email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e981869c9a80878e9a81869e8a889a8ca9819c8dc78e869f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="11797e6462787f7662797e6672706274517964753f767e67">[email protected]</span></a> and in the subject line write
``2024 Showcase Questions.''
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
This year will be the fourth time HUD has hosted the Showcase on
the National Mall, having done so in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Prior
Showcases were attended by several thousand members of the public, as
well as housing practitioners and government leaders, and received
coverage in both popular media and trade press. Given HUD's mission to
create ``quality, affordable homes for all,'' this event offers a
unique opportunity to highlight innovative housing designs and
technologies that can improve quality and deepen affordability for
leaders in the housing sector, from policymakers and planners to
funders, architects, and builders.
The National Mall is a landscaped park that is always open to the
public, which brings certain expectations when presenting housing
innovations on a large scale. Exhibitors are responsible for complying
with all National Park Service (NPS) rules and regulations as
identified in the NPS Event Planning Guide (<a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/management/event-planning-guide.htm">https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/management/event-planning-guide.htm</a>). As the National Mall is
part of the National Park System, there is no review or permit required
to meet building codes within the District of Columbia (DC); however,
the NPS may require a review by the NPS Lift Safety and Compliance
office.
Approach to the National Mall involves DC streets or interstate
highways, local and federal restrictions pertaining to weight, and
compliance with width of load and height restrictions. There are two
primary DC routes approaching the National Mall that can accommodate
13'6'' clearance. The Showcase Management team will advance the arrival
and departure routes as well as the set-up and tear-down schedule to
each exhibitor.
II. Showcase Information and Exhibit Requirements
Showcase management is overseen by HUD and HUD-designated entities
responsible for Showcase planning and event logistics. The Innovative
Housing Showcase host exhibits in three primary categories:
--Tabletop Displays--these displays are typically housed in an
individual tent or space within a larger tent.
--On-Ground Exhibit--these displays may showcase a particular
technology or method of construction within the given footprint that is
too large for a tabletop and cannot be entered.
--Enterable Exhibit--these displays may involve a structure that
showcases a technology or method of construction that can be entered by
the public present at the showcase site.
Each exhibit shall be positioned and equipped to allow persons who
have mobility restrictions to approach the threshold of an enterable
exhibit. The Showcase Management team will provide a list of
contractors that are prepared to provide ADA compliant ramps for
Enterable exhibits.
The Showcase Management team will review the public-facing branding
of each exhibit and can provide advice and
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direction to remain compliant with the NPS guidelines.
Exhibits must be presented in a manner that can sustain a 30-mph
wind and should not exceed 45' in height. HUD will make available the
use of a crane or forklifts for installation. Typically, the crane
provided has a 20-ton capacity and will be apportioned to accommodate
the needs of all exhibitors. Exhibits that exceed 400 sq ft will
require the NPS review of floor plans and engineering to establish an
occupancy load as well as any ballast that may be required to satisfy
the wind load guidelines.
Exhibits will be delivered by truck and placed on the gravel
walkways of the National Mall. To maintain adequate pathways for the
public to traverse between monuments and museums adjacent to the event
site, exhibit areas are apportioned based on individual footprints.
Exhibits including outdoor space and handicap accessibility shall not
exceed 30' in depth and are generally 60' to 80' in width.
For each exhibit type, HUD provides a standard tent with side
walls, tables, and chairs as well as a sign identifying the Exhibitor.
The sign includes the exhibitor's brand and features the event brand
consistent with the NPS guidelines. The Showcase Management team will
also provide electricity for each exhibit whether Tabletop, On-Ground
or Enterable.
Exhibitors are responsible for their own expenses, personnel, and
resources. Exhibitors will bear the cost to manufacture the exhibit,
deliver and remove the exhibit from the Showcase Site, and staff the
exhibit during the run of show. HUD will not provide any funding to
exhibitors. HUD will provide support to manage the event.
III. Proposals, Proposal Submission, and Exhibitor Selection
Information
HUD seeks housing designs and technologies that have the potential
to increase supply and lower the cost of construction, and/or reduce
housing expenses for owners and renters. This could include designs
that reduce building footprints, like Accessory Dwelling Units and
multi-unit manufactured and modular housing, or that impact on-site
construction efficiency, like three-dimensional (3D) printing and
panelization. HUD is especially interested in innovative housing
designs and technologies that, in addition to reducing costs and
expenses for builders, owners and renters, can expand quality,
affordable, accessible and healthy housing options for low- and
moderate-income households; support aging in place; improve climate
mitigation and resilience and disaster recovery; and/or increase energy
efficiency and support decarbonization in the housing sector. Potential
exhibits could range from tabletop displays to on-ground exhibits to
enterable homes.
Interested potential exhibitors should submit via the methods
discussed previously in this notice and include responses to the
following:
1. Exhibitor name.
2. Exhibit category: tabletop display, on-ground exhibit, or
enterable.
3. A short narrative description of the exhibit including
attributes that make it appropriate for the Showcase, specifically how
the product advances the goals listed above.
a. If proposing an enterable exhibit, a short narrative description
of any accessibility features.
4. A photo or rendering of your exhibit, including links to
websites and videos (if available).
5. Description of the installation process on the Mall, including
essential specifications.
6. Transportation requirements, including need for special road
clearances for oversize/overweight loads.
7. Description of previous exhibits or demonstrations of the
product (this could include home shows and other exhibits).
8. Any other substantial partners involved in the proposed exhibit.
9. Contact information for the exhibitor (with the authority to
commit).
Responses should be limited to 1-2 pages.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to,
a collection of information, unless the collection displays a currently
valid OMB control number. The information collection described above to
collect proposals for the Showcase has been approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) and assigned OMB control number 2528-0346.
HUD will select exhibit proposals that align with the above themes
and areas of focus, particularly housing affordability, quality,
accessibility, decarbonization and resilience, as well as other
considerations such as novelty and overall composition of submitted
responses. For the sake of visitor engagement, we will prioritize
exhibits that can be displayed in person and that are enterable or are
otherwise feature visually interesting and interactive presentations.
Other factors that may impact exhibitor selection include National Mall
site limitations and potential expense to HUD (e.g., crane time).
Todd M. Richardson,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research.
[FR Doc. 2024-04146 Filed 2-27-24; 8:45 am]
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