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2010 ProgramTUESDAY, OCTOBER 197:00 AM – 5:00 PM Conference Check-In 8:30 – 10:00 AM OPENING GENERAL SESSIONWelcome Remarks
Keynote Address Nicolas P. Retsinas, Director Emeritus, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University, "The State of the Nation’s Housing 2010" 10:15 – 11:45 AM FOCUS SESSIONSModerator: Join nationally recognized housing expert Nicolas Retsinas as he digs deep into the national housing agenda to address your questions and present his perspective on the congressional agenda for 2011 and beyond. T2 How Housing First in Toronto Cut Street Homelessness in Half Presenters: Consensus is growing that Housing First is the best way to get results — for homeless people and for the taxpayer. In Toronto, a unique blend of coordinated street outreach, help to find housing, standardized follow-up supports, and niche programs, including a multi-discipline outreach team and specialized post-incarceration housing and supports, showed in April 2009 a 51% decline in the estimated number of people sleeping outdoors, compared with the April 2006 estimate. This session will include describing how partnerships with community agencies and the private sector are at the root of the program’s success, and explain the methodology of the Street Needs Assessment, as well as present the findings in detail. T3 Washington Home Foreclosures: Advocacy Approaches Presenters:
In response to the current foreclosure crisis facing our state, the Washington State Bar Association has joined forces with the Northwest Justice Project to mobilize a team of pro bono attorneys to represent homeowners with legal problems related to foreclosure. Since its launch in May 2009, the Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project has handled more than 500 cases and helped preserve millions of dollars in homeowner equity. Topics will include foreclosure trends, advocacy strategies and collaborative efforts with federal and state agencies. T4 Commercial Leases: Barrier or Boon Presenters: Learn how to build a successful strategy for commercial tenants that benefit housing providers and neighborhoods. Many affordable housing providers find themselves responsible for leasing commercial and retail spaces because of local mixed-use zoning requirements. While this may often seem ancillary to their mission, finding and keeping the right tenants can be a boon to both the organization and the neighborhood. Learn from expert private-sector commercial leasing specialists what it takes to attract and maintain commercial tenants. Presenters: Join this leading Northwest architect for a visual and dynamic showcase about integrating "green" design techniques and renewable energy systems into custom single-family residential architecture and multi-family affordable housing. Noon – 1:30 PM GENERAL SESSION & LUNCHRemarks: Tammye Treviño, Administrator, Rural Housing Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture Comments & Introduction: Kyle Hansen, Executive Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Group, U.S. Bank
Richard Kenney, AIA, Principal,
Cool Green Cabin LLC,
If you won the lottery, how “large” would you live and why?
Small, efficient spaces are a complete joy, and too much space can
be a burden. Explore the design alternatives that don’t demand
excessive square footage, and learn ways to create affordable new
housing with backyard cottages and alternative structures. 1:45 – 3:00 PM FOCUS SESSIONST6 Benchmarks & Measures for Success Presenters: Explore how to integrate asset management best practices and benchmarks into everyday and long-term management of your affordable housing portfolio. Using a best practices tool kit for asset managers developed by organizations in King County, learn why “what gets measured, gets done” and how the tool kit will help you improve management of your portfolio. T7 More Pie: Fully Baked Strategies for Increasing Public Resources for Low-Income & Special Needs Housing Presenters: Sharp reductions in revenue at all levels of government require that advocates develop new tools and strategies that can persuade elected officials to prioritize affordable housing in budget and policy deliberations. Three exciting new efforts are underway now in Washington state to empower residents, nonprofit board members and other community leaders to engage directly and effectively with their elected representatives. These projects – led by Common Ground, the Washington Low-income Housing Alliance, and Plymouth Housing Group – are models for effective advocacy and promise to elevate budget and policy discussions in Olympia and Washington, D.C. Presenters will share multi-media materials they have developed to engage community leaders in advocacy and will walk the audience through an exercise in “instant advocacy.” T8 Affordable Cohousing: Making It Work for Low-Income Families Presenters: This session will provide an overview of cohousing as well as examples of how cohousing communities across the nation have partnered with local public housing authorities, community land trusts and effectively utilized HUD programs to achieve affordable models for community oriented housing. T9 Reinvigorating Rural Washington Presenters: In these turbulent times, federal agencies need more than ever to partner with stakeholders and other funding agencies to meet the housing needs of those living in rural America. USDA state and national office staff will present a current evaluation of how multi-family housing developers, owners, managers and single-family home buyers and nonprofits can best work with them to deploy both its single- and multi-family housing resources in rural areas. This session takes into consideration how both single- and multi-family projects can be developed in the current climate of limited funding resources, with an emphasis on the need for the formation of strategic partnerships to help address housing needs. T10 Socially & Environmentally Sustainable Design Presenters: Sustainable design of our communities inherently requires us to address how we serve all sectors of our society. How do we achieve both environmental and social sustainability? Addressing the needs of underserved communities often requires architects to work outside the confines of for-profit business models. In this session we will discuss alternative practice models that have been successful in designing projects that achieve these twin goals of true sustainability. Learn from the work of Environmental Works Community Design Center, which has been engaged in a socially and environmentally sustainable practice for four decades. The Seattle Chapter of Architects Without Borders, a volunteer-based model, will present two success stories of alternative practice. 3:00 – 3:15 PM Beverage Break3:15 – 4:30 PM FOCUS SESSIONST11 AMP IT UP! with Asset Management Portfolio Preservation Planning Moderator: Washington’s current preservation strategy is designed to bolster the long-term financial and physical viability of our current housing resources through thoughtful preservation planning with nonprofit owners. Preservation plans share certain key elements including strong asset management teams, robust information systems, property performance tracking, capital needs assessments and recapitalization strategies. In this session, three nonprofit agencies will speak about their work in bringing asset, property and financial management together to develop Portfolio Preservation Plans. T12 Tax Credits Investor Panel Moderator: Join these prestigious panelists for an interactive discussion on the current state of the equity market. Examine new factors impacting market analysis, innovative underwriting strategies and what it takes to get a deal done. Presenter: Small businesses, particularly nonprofits, need affordable, effective and utterly efficient ways to raise awareness and engagement with their audiences and the broader community. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can deliver just that. But where do you start and how do you use these tools effectively? Our presenter will guide you through the process of building your online profile in simple steps, and have you engaging with your communities online in ways that drive your messages and organizations in the right direction. T14 Financing Options for Energy Retrofits Presenter: This session will provide an overview of financing options available for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy systems for single- and multi-family housing, including federal funding programs such as the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program and the State Energy Program. The barriers to financing energy efficiency retrofits in multi-family housing in particular will be highlighted. T15 Housing: Is It Sustainable If It’s Not Universal? Presenter: Universally designed housing is good design that benefits people of all ages and abilities now and into the future. According to the World Commission on Environment and Development (1989) sustainability means ‘to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ Learn how universal design supports the design and build of housing that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. 4:45 – 5:30 PM GENERAL SESSION
Phyllis Campbell, Pacific Northwest Chairman, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Remarks U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, now joining us to talk about the latest federal housing legislation and other important developments coming out of the Capitol. Keynote Address Bruce Katz, Vice President & Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution, "Revitalizing Metropolitan Housing" 5:30 – 6:30 PM Showcase Reception with ExhibitorsAfter the day’s sessions, refresh yourself with beverages (no-host) and light hors d’oeuvres while visiting with the professionals who are showcasing their products and services. This is an excellent opportunity to catch up on the latest information and make new contacts. 6:30 – 8:00 PM Friend of Housing AwardsAfter visiting with exhibitors, walk across the street to Hotel Murano for hors d’oeuvres served up with this year’s inspiring stories of remarkable accomplishments in affordable housing at the 17th Annual Friend of Housing Awards Celebration hosted by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 207:00 AM – 1:00 PM Conference Check-In 8:30 – 9:30 AM GENERAL SESSION
Bryan Friend, Vice President, Community Development Finance, Union Bank NA Keynote Address Rachel G. Bratt, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, Tufts University, "Housing: Historical Context & Contemporary Challenges" 9:45 – 11:00 AM FOCUS SESSIONSModerator: When is the right time to consider mergers or acquisitions? Have you wondered about possible benefits, but been wary of broaching the subject? Hear from those who have gone there and struggled and those who have gone there and thrived! Learn the basics about when to seek or respond to potential opportunities, what initial questions to ask, and how to assess what you learn. This workshop is for board members and senior staff as well as lenders and funders of nonprofits who own affordable housing. The session objective is to open a dialogue and provide a framework for thinking about acquisitions and mergers. Presenter: Much is being broadcast about the “new HUD”; its streamlined programs, sustainable initiatives, Choice Neighborhoods, placed-based delivery models, funding flexibilities, Transforming Rental Housing, “green” designs and more. What is this “new HUD” and what does it really mean for you and the communities where you work? Join us for a "no HUDs-barred" conversation about the “whats” and “hows” of where HUD is going and what it means to you, your organization, and most importantly, to the families, individuals and communities you serve. W3 Financial Strategies to Reduce Operating Costs While Increasing Comfort Presenters: Energy efficiency and cost savings can be achieved while increasing the overall environmental comfort and marketability of your property. This session will detail what to do and the savings that can be garnered by fine-tuning your existing building systems as well as renovating and/or constructing new facilities. Learn how smart, business-case driven investments in energy efficiency generate positive operating cash flows and potential income, often within the first year after implementation. W4 The Promising Future of Veteran’s Housing & Services Presenters: In late 2009, VA Secretary Shinseki committed to ending homelessness amongst veterans in five years. The session outlines Washington state’s response to his challenge and outlines the recent changes and improvements in veterans’ housing financing and service delivery model. Government agencies, local housing providers, WDVA and the federal VA have collaborated with several local agencies to improve the financing and service delivery model. Hear how the federal VA is pioneering with our state to improve the financing process for housing and the service delivery model. Learn about the latest with VASH vouchers, updates on Veteran Funding and LIHTC and other proposed funding changes affecting veteran housing. W5: Designing Life Enriching Senior Environments Presenter: The demographics of aging are quite clear – great numbers of people are living longer and not surprisingly for a variety of reasons wanting to remain in their homes. This presentation is rich with examples of innovative and essential elements to create comfortable, supportive living environments that foster independence and quality of life for older adults. Learn how to recognize good design and how it contributes to a safer, healthier living environment and encourages greater social interaction. It will also demonstrate how better lighting and exposure to daylight can decrease depression, improve sleep and enhance social interaction. 11:00 – 11:15 AM Beverage Break11:15 AM – 12:30 PM FOCUS SESSIONSModerator: In January, the state legislature will convene for a 105-day session and lawmakers will begin grappling with writing the next two-year budget. What can you expect for this session, what impact would measures on the November ballot have on the budget, and what policy changes relating to housing are being considered? Join the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s policy team and key lawmakers for a panel discussion on housing and homelessness priorities in the 2011 legislative session. W7 Building Community Support for Local Housing Funding Presenters: Gain insight on lessons learned from 28 years of the Seattle Housing Levy. The cost of producing affordable housing requires using multiple funding sources. In addition to constrained Federal and State resources, local jurisdictions have an important role to play in funding quality, affordable housing. This presentation will outline the steps necessary to build broad community support for local housing funding and will draw on the case study of Seattle’s Housing Levy. W8 Coordination of Housing, Transportation & Workforce Policy Presenters: Coordinating housing, transportation and workforce policies can increase the availability of affordable housing by reducing the combined housing and transportation costs of working households, thus freeing up funds for other essential needs. From employer-assisted housing strategies that ensure affordable housing is located near jobs, to land-use planning efforts that co-locate homes with transportation and other amenities, this session will cover different approaches for states and localities to encourage effective policy coordination to bridge efforts across departmental silos and geographic boundaries. Moderator: Stop chasing points. Start choosing the 10 most cost-effective green features. Make your life simple. Presenters will outline the top ten green building features that will give you the most bang for your buck, the most cost savings in your building operations, and the greatest comfort and health for your residents. You will also look at two simple cost-effective paths through the ESDS checklist for urban and rural projects and a model for evaluating cost savings of green features. Real-world case studies and examples will be used throughout. W10 homeWORD on Holistic Sustainable Design Presenter: The notion that we can build for the future without destroying
the environment today has shaped homeWORD's holistic approach to
development, and as a result, it is a leading organization in the
sustainable housing movement. This presentation will focus on the
approach homeWORD has taken to build its portfolio of housing,
utilizing design charrettes and partnerships. Highlights will
include cutting edge sustainable practices that speak to Montana's
unique environment and include discussion on the dynamic field of
Green Building and best practices. 12:30 – 2:30 PM CLOSING General Session & Lunch
Keynote Address
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Karen Miller, Chair, Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Keynote Address
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