The Greensboro Housing & Neighborhood Development Department will be directed by Samuel Hunter, effective Wednesday, September 17.
The Greensboro resident, most recently served as the Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services for the City of Winston Salem, since October 2023. In that role Hunter supervised the divisions of Code Enforcement, Lending, Community Engagement, and Housing Services.
Prior to that, Hunter served as a Project Manager, beginning his career with the City of Winston Salem as a Planner, in 2019. He established and facilitated commercial and residential rehabilitation programs in underserved communities.
“Mr. Hunter joins the City of Greensboro with the unique skills of administering neighborhood improvement programs to include managing a $30M budget for the Choice Neighborhood Initiative, which created more than 600 affordable homes,” said Assistant City Manager Nasha McCray. “As the City advances the Housing GSO and Road to 10K housing initiatives, Samuel will be instrumental in shaping and implementing a comprehensive housing strategy for Greensboro.”
As the Housing Strategy and Development Director, Hunter will among other duties be tasked with collaborating across sectors to remove barriers, prioritize affordability, and drive innovative housing solutions citywide. Additionally, as director, he will lead an integrated, cross-departmental approach to housing development, policy implementation, and resource allocation to maximize impact, leveraging funds from both the state and federal levels.
“Greensboro is experiencing rapid growth, making this an exciting time to lead this department,” said Housing Strategy and Development Director, Samuel Hunter. “Forming strategic partnerships with private sector and non-profit stakeholders will generate investment in Greensboro, resulting in a variety of housing options for all residents at a time when the market is scarce.”
Hunter earned a Bachelor of Science, in Urban and Regional Planning from East Carolina University and a Master of Public Affairs in Local Government Management from UNC-Greensboro.
