FEBRUARY LUNCHEON
Designing Access: The Future of Affordable Housing in Oklahoma
Join us on February 5, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at a new location, the Credit Union House at 631 E. Hill Street for our February AIA Luncheon as we focus on Affordable Housing, a critical issue shaping our communities and the built environment. We’re honored to welcome Tyler Parette, Executive Director of Housing Forward, as our featured guest speaker.
Tyler will share insights into Housing Forward’s mission and the strategies being pursued to expand affordable housing opportunities across Oklahoma. Whether you’re an architect, designer, developer, or civic-minded professional, this conversation will deepen your understanding of the housing challenges we face, and how thoughtful design, policy, and collaboration can make a real impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with peers, hear from a leading voice in housing advocacy, and be part of the conversation on creating more equitable, vibrant communities. AIA Central Oklahoma Members attend free and nonmember guests are $30. The deadline for registration is Monday, February 2nd.
Tyler Parette is the Founding Executive Director of Housing Forward where he leads a team of housing policy and data experts with a focus on advancing housing preservation and expansion across Oklahoma. Prior to joining Housing Forward, Tyler was the Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer at Aeon, a Minneapolis-based non-profit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing. While at Aeon, Tyler oversaw resident services, data-driven policy initiatives, and was instrumental in fostering partnerships that enhanced the resident experience and promoted long-term stability.
Previously, Tyler served as the Director of Outreach and Engagement at Housing Solutions in Tulsa, where his work with individuals experiencing homelessness earned him the distinguished honor of being awarded the key to the city.
Tyler’s extensive experience in housing-related efforts with the City of Tulsa and at the Oklahoma State Legislature provides him with a deep understanding of Oklahoma’s policy-making processes. This expertise enables him to effectively lead Housing Forward’s statewide policy work, driving initiatives that support housing preservation and expansion across Oklahoma.