Background and Affordable Housing 101 Training Series:
SCANPH established the California Affordable Housing Leadership Institute (CALI) in 2018, in order to create a distinct set of educational programming targeted specifically at those working in the public sector, staff of elected officials, neighborhood councils, new entrants into the affordable housing industry, the public, and other key stakeholders. A core set of curriculum was developed to give these participants greater insight about the affordable housing development process. After all, successful development does not operate in a silo; it takes collaboration across sectors and a nuanced understanding of the myriad of challenges to get even one project built.
Accomplishments:
Since 2018, SCANPH has convened more than 20 CALI trainings, thereby educating more than 2,500 participants. These trainings have covered the financing of affordable housing, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and TCAC, project feasibility analysis, entitlements and the design process, and construction/post-construction operations. SCANPH specifically recruits leading practitioners in the field so that sessions are taught by members with first-hand experience of financing and development of affordable housing. These first-hand insights make the CALI training sessions unique and valuable.
CALI Vision:
To spur thriving and equitable communities in Southern California, we need a generation of leaders who are informed and engaged in addressing one of the most critical issues facing our region: a lack of affordable housing and homelessness. CALI works to develop the next generation of leaders who are ready to tackle the housing crisis and create positive social change. We seek to develop a network of visionary leaders ready to work across sectors to address one of California’s most pressing problems—not to mention reduce barriers and increase opportunity for disadvantaged communities.
Our Response:
An array of leadership development programs and educational sessions
CALI continues to connect seasoned industry veterans with tomorrow’s housing leaders to complement our successful resource development. We will continue to train and empower emerging leaders to reach their full potential and contribute to serving the economically vulnerable in our communities.
