2-day training for local officials, volunteers; agenda with session descriptions now available
Posted on June 1, 2016
DEVENS --- This is the last week to register for the 10th annual Housing Institute, which is scheduled to take place on June 14 and 15 at the Devens Common Center.
Register for the 2016 Housing Institute
The Housing Institute is a two-day intensive workshop that actively engages participants in discussion and problem solving around issues related to the development of affordable housing.
This event is geared toward officials, volunteers and employees in suburban and rural communities.
Cost to attend/how to register
View the updated agenda with detailed session descriptions here.
The cost to attend both days is $135 for municipal planners, volunteers and non-profits and $160 for for-profits. The cost to attend one day only is $85. Payment can be made via check or credit card.
Need-based scholarships are available. Community teams are encouraged to attend together. Communities sending two or more people will receive a 20 percent discount on each registration (enter the code TEAM20 on the payment page).
For those interested in staying overnight, arrangements can be made with the Marriott SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center. Remember to mention the Housing Institute when booking to receive a discounted rate.
Register for the 2016 Housing Institute
The last day to register is next Wednesday, June 8. For more information about this event or scholarship opportunities, contact MHP's Carsten Snow at 857-317-8583 or email csnow@mhp.net.
Call for success stories
Have you attended one of the past Housing Institutes and been able to use what you learned, either directly or indirectly, in your community? Did a session on RFPs help you create a successful RFP for a project? Or maybe you were able to better navigate a 40B application after learning more about them at a previous Institute.
We want to hear your success stories and how the Housing Institute has contributed. We will select stories to share throughout the conference. Email Carsten Snow at csnow@mhp.net to share your success stories.
Certification
The Housing Institute has been approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 18.25 certification maintenance credits.
Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-MA), Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Mel King Institute for Community Building.