YIMBYTown 2026
YIMBYtown is the biggest national pro-housing conference in the country, bringing together 1,000+ pro-homes advocates, experts, and leaders. Expect three days of inspiring and movement-building activities, including incredible speakers, strategic conversations, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.
Join us on November 18th at 8:00 PM at the Rialto Theater for a screening and discussion on how art and film can help power community education on housing affordability.
Ohio Housing Conference
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency and OCCH are hosting the 2026 Ohio Housing Conference on December 1 and 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center!
Join us for a pre-conference session on November 30th at 3:00 PM for a screening and panel discussion of “United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex”, followed by the annual welcome reception.
Brown Bag Series at Hilliard Branch Library
Did you know that the duplex is outlawed in the vast majority of our Central Ohio (as much as 79% of our region prohibits this quirky classic that shaped so many generations before us)?!
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex", an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Anita Kwan shot right here in Central Ohio.
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation, suburban sprawl, and other national forces targeted this local architectural icon, and see how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.
The film is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided.
Mocktail Monday at Columbus Metro Library Main Branch
Did you know that the duplex is outlawed in the vast majority of our Central Ohio (as much as 79% of our region prohibits this quirky classic that shaped so many generations before us)?!
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex", an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Anita Kwan shot right here in Central Ohio.
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation, suburban sprawl, and other national forces targeted this local architectural icon, and see how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.
The film is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided.
Linden Branch Library
Did you know that the duplex is outlawed in the vast majority of our Central Ohio (as much as 79% of our region prohibits this quirky classic that shaped so many generations before us)?!
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex", an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Anita Kwan shot right here in Central Ohio.
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation, suburban sprawl, and other national forces targeted this local architectural icon, and see how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.
The film is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided.
Meet the Artist! At New Albany Library
Did you know that the duplex is outlawed in the vast majority of our Central Ohio (as much as 79% of our region prohibits this quirky classic that shaped so many generations before us)?!
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex", an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Anita Kwan shot right here in Central Ohio.
Director Kwan and Producer Carlie J. Boos will both join this conversation to share the behind-the-scenes details that brought the film to life and answer audience questions.
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation, suburban sprawl, and other national forces targeted this local architectural icon, and see how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.
The film is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided.
Karl Road Branch Library
Did you know that the duplex is outlawed in the vast majority of our Central Ohio (as much as 79% of our region prohibits this quirky classic that shaped so many generations before us)?!
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex", an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker Anita Kwan shot right here in Central Ohio.
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation, suburban sprawl, and other national forces targeted this local architectural icon, and see how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.
The film is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio are hosting a private screening of the short film “United: the Hidden History of the Humble Duplex” on May 7, 2026.
While tickets to this event are not available, the public can request a screening for their own group online at www.ahaco.org/united. Please know that free theater facilities may be available depending on the date and size of the group.
Celebrate One
Celebrate and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio are hosting a private screening of the short film “United: the Hidden History of the Humble Duplex” on May 21, 2026.
While tickets to this event are not available, the public can request a screening for their own group online at www.ahaco.org/united. Please know that free theater facilities may be available depending on the date and size of the group.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio are hosting a private screening of the short film “United: the Hidden History of the Humble Duplex” on May 7, 2026.
While tickets to this event are not available, the public can request a free screening for their own group online at www.ahaco.org/united. Please know that free theater facilities may be available depending on the date and size of the group.
Reynoldsburg
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. Light refreshments will be provided.
Driving Park
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. Light refreshments will be provided.
Whetstone
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. Light refreshments will be provided.
Franklinton
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ohio HIstory COnnection
“United: the Hidden History of the Humble Duplex" is an original short film from Director Anita Kwan and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio.
United tells the powerful story of how the modest duplex emerged as a symbol of middle-class strength and mobility at Columbus’ turn of the century. As segregation divided the country, the duplex was targeted and often outlawed throughout the region. But today, a new generation is reclaiming this architectural icon and reviving it as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality. Join us for a screening and guided discussion with the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio and staff from the State Historic Preservation Office.
Included with museum admission. Ohio History Connection members enjoy free admission.
Parsons Ave
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. Light refreshments will be provided.
AHT Screening
Screening hosted by the Affordable Housing Trust of Columbus & Franklin County for staff, partners, and the general public.
Main Library
Join the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio to watch the original short film "United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex".
We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. The film’s director
Anita Kwan will also join the discussion, and light refreshments will be provided.