Karen Iverson, manager of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, oversees implementation of the Rail Trail Corridor redevelopment and is leading collaborative public-private partnerships that result in catalytic change. With over twenty years of experience in real estate finance, urban planning, and strategic leadership, she has brought her experience working at the Portland Development Commission back to her hometown. Karen started her career in San Diego with a team that developed the Community Benefit Agreement model to ensure affordable housing, local jobs, and sustainability outcomes in publicly financed redevelopment. Prior to joining the City, Karen was the Executive Director of HomesFund, a CDFI in Durango, Colorado. Under her leadership, the agency increased annual loan deployment by 250% and partnered on the development of over 200 affordable housing units.
To learn more about the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency and read the 2020 Annual Report
https://www.cabq.gov/planning/metropolitan-redevelopment-agency