Training for officials, volunteers and employees in suburban & rural communities
Posted on March 21, 2017
BOSTON --- Registration has officially opened for the 11th annual Housing Institute, Wednesday and Thursday, June 7 & 8 at the Devens Common Center, 27 Andrews Pkwy, Devens, MA 01434.
Geared towards officials, volunteers and employees in suburban and rural communities, the Housing Institute is a two-day workshop that engages participants in discussion and problem solving around the development of affordable housing.
Learning tracks and agenda
In response to feedback following last year's event, we are once again offering sessions that fit into two tracks: Track 1, Setting the Stage and Track 2, Moving to Implementation.
Topics to be covered include:
- Assessing housing needs
- Predevelopment and site selection
- The housing development process
- Fair housing
- Housing finance 101
- Building community support for affordable housing
- Overview of the Chapter 40B process
- Community Preservation Act (CPA)
View the agenda here.
Cost to attend/how to register
Municipal planners, volunteers and non-profit organizations
Both days -- $100
One day only -- $50
For-profit organizations
Both days -- $150
One day only -- $75
All training materials will be provided electronically. A paper version is available for an additional fee. The registration page will include an option for those wanting a paper version.
Need-based scholarships are available until May 16, 2017. 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.
The last day to register is Friday, May 26. For more information, contact MHP's Philip Crean at 857-317-8517 or pcrean@mhp.net.
Co-sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, The Mel King Institute for Community Building, Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and MA Chapter of the American Planning Association.