Sign up now for 10th Annual Massachusetts Housing Institute | June 14 & 15 at Devens
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.
Learning tracks and agenda
In response to positive feedback following last year's event, we are once again offering sessions that fit into two tracks to be followed through the two-day program.
Track 1, Setting the Stage, is for registrants that want to gain a better understanding of how to assess their housing needs what steps to take at the beginning of the housing development process.
Track 2, Moving to Implementation, is for registrants that are ready to put their community's housing plan into action or have some previous experience in creating affordable housing.
This year's event will also feature a special guest speaker on Day 2 to discuss the state of Massachusetts' housing policy in a national context.
Topics covered at this year's event will include:
- Assessing housing needs;
- Site selection and due diligence;
- Fair housing;
- Housing finance 101 and 201;
- Building community support for affordable housing;
- Chapter 40B and the role of the municipality;
- CPA and affordable housing;
- Water and sewer regulations.
Click here for the finalized agenda.
Cost to attend/how to register
The cost to attend both days is $135 for municipal planners, volunteers and non-profits and $160 for for-profits. The cost to only attend one day 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 Spring Hill Suites at Devens (attached to the Common Center). Remember to mention the Housing Institute when booking to receive a discounted rate.
More information
The last day to register is 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.