The Community Preservation Corporation
Josh Westerman currently serves as an Associate in Lending and Programs at The Community Preservation Corporation, supporting the Vice President in administering programs for NYS Homes & Community Renewal and managing construction lending initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as an Architectural Designer at H3 Architecture, contributing to institutional projects, and as an Associate Architect at Beck Design, where Josh helped establish and grow the New York office. Earlier positions include Intern Architect at Selser Schaefer Architects and various roles at Oklahoma State University. Josh holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University, along with a certificate from Harvard University in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
The Community Preservation Corporation
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) was launched in 1974 through a joint agreement between the City of New York and its leading commercial banks to restore and rebuild New York’s aging neighborhoods. In the more than 40 years since, we have evolved and expanded our reach to become a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York City and in communities across the state. Our deep, strategic relationships with government agencies, community groups, banks, and other investors has positioned CPC as a trusted partner who works hand-in-hand with housing providers to create customized financing solutions. CPC has financed more than 185,000 affordable housing units to date. With roughly $10 billion in public and private investments, our work has helped revitalize countless neighborhoods and provided quality housing for low-income families, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities.