Combatting Racial Segregation through Regional Policies

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The Bay Area is more segregated today than it was in 1970, according to recent analysis by the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at UC Berkeley. Join a panel of regional researchers, policy advocates, and practitioners to discuss the ongoing residential segregation that threatens the ability of our region to thrive and to hear from advocates and practitioners about recent wins and what some of the upcoming opportunities in regional policy and implementation will be to move…

$20 – $40

Anchoring in Restorative Practices to Heal

To be in service to others does not mean to be in sacrifice to oneself. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma, oppression, and poverty, goes beyond burnout or fatigue. The toll of constantly witnessing and holding space for heavily charged human emotions and experiences can distort views about the self, the world, and the future. Individuals who have chosen to be in service to others, often sacrifice their mental, physical, emotional,…

Permanent Supportive Housing Full Cost and Best Practice Analysis

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There are approximately 150,000 Californians experiencing homelessness on any given night and great efforts are underway at the local, state, and federal level to try to mitigate this crisis. As developers, service providers, and property managers continue to expand Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) to meet the needs of diverse unhoused populations, the cracks in the ecosystem for developing sustainable, consumer-driven PSH are becoming increasingly evident. This Brown Bag will focus on efforts NPH members are conducting to define PSH best…

$20 – $40

Acronym Soup: An HCD Primer

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MHP, HHC, AHSC, VHHP, NPLH, UMRs  – drowning in the acronym soup? Join us for a primer on the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) underwriting, loan programs, and closing process. We will discuss the building blocks of the HCD Universal Multifamily Regulations (UMRs); review general, supportive, and transit-oriented HCD programs; and discuss what's new at the Department. This session will be useful to individuals and organizations hoping to apply for new and legacy HCD funding programs. Material…

$10