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Housing Solutions Week 2008
From January 29 to February 1, the National Housing Conference (NHC) and its research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, hosted a week-long series of events focusing on high-impact solutions to solving the nation's affordable housing challenges. The week kicked off with the launch of HousingPolicy.org on the 29th, and included a two-day online "Expert Chat" series hosted by Knowledgeplex, as well as a panel discussion on developing a comprehensive and effective housing strategy.
Please see the "Calendar of Events" below to learn more and to access streaming audio and video for the expert chats, as well as the PDF presentations from each event.
January 29, 2008 -- Launch of Housing Policy.org and Release of Paycheck to Paycheck
In coordination with the official launch of HousingPolicy.org, NHC and the Center released the study Paycheck to Paycheck: Wages and the Cost of Housing in America, provided in online, interactive database format. The study compares the latest data on the cost of owning and renting a home with the wages for more than 60 occupations in over 200 U.S. metropolitan areas.
January 30, 2008 -- Knowledgeplex Expert Chat: Overview of High-Impact State and Local Housing Policies As the housing challenges facing working families have increased, states and localities have responded with an ever-expanding range of new housing solutions. What key state and local policies can assist in improving housing outcomes for low- to moderate-income working families? How can state and local leaders learn more about innovative housing policies through the new online guide HousingPolicy.org?
Participants include:- Erika Poethig, associate director of housing, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation -- View presentation [PDF]
- Emily Higgins, director of homeownership, Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont
Streaming audio/video of this Expert Chat are
available at Knowledgeplex (with free registration).
January 31, 2008 -- Knowledgeplex Expert Chat: Developing Comprehensive and Effective State and Local Housing Strategies How can state and localities develop a strategic approach to addressing housing needs – one that reflects a range of innovative policies tailored to meet their communities' unique requirements? What measurable goals can be put in place in order to help track progress? How can communities ensure the strong leadership necessary to make certain the plan is fully implemented?
View presentations by:- Elizabeth Davison, former director, Montgomery County, MD, Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- View presentation [PDF]
Streaming audio/video of this Expert Chat are
available at Knowledgeplex (with free registration).
February 1, 2008 -- Developing Comprehensive and Effective State and Local Housing Strategies: Lessons from the District of Columbia, Maryland and VirginiaRecognized affordable housing experts from Washington, DC, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia, will provide insight into how those communities developed comprehensive local housing strategies to expand the availability of homes affordable to low- and moderate-income working families.
View presentations by:
- Elizabeth Davison, former director, Montgomery County, MD, Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- View presentation [PDF]
- Paula Sampson, director, Fairfax County, VA, Department of Housing and Community Development and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority -- View presentation [PDF]
- Leslie Steen, affordable housing chief, Office of the Washington, DC, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development -- View presentation [PDF]
Click here to sign up for periodic updates from HousingPolicy.org and the Center for Housing Policy, including notification of future events.
