NALHFA's 2008 Spring Educational Conference

April 16-19, 2008
Millenium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, CA.

Public Hearing on the Consolidated Plan before the LA County Board of Supervisors May 27, 2008

Proposed 2008-2013 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan, Including the 2008-2009 One-Year Action Plan for the Los Angeles Urban County.

Public Hearing on the Consolidated Plan before the LA County Board of Supervisors:

May 27, 2008 - 1:00 pm

Board Hearing Room -381 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration

500 West Temple STreet

Los Angeles, CA  90012

One Economy Launches Two Year Campaign To Bring Technology To More Americans

On April 8 in Washington, DC and San Francisco, One Economy will launch a new two-year campaign to bring the tools of the 21st century to millions of Americans-regardless of income, race, age, or place. Bring IT Home America is a national call to action, extending the promise of innovative technology to expand opportunities for those who need them most.

The campaign is a member-supported effort that brings together government, business, and the nonprofit sector to expand technology adoption and education, as well as public-purpose online media to those who need it most.

AMCAL breaks ground on affordable housing development in San Diego

AMCAL

Los Vientos to add 89 family apartments in Barrio Logan community

AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc., one of California's leading builders of workforce and low-income housing, recently broke ground on Los Vientos, its first affordable housing development in San Diego. Featuring 89 family apartments, Los Vientos is scheduled to open in Fall 2009.

JAMBOREE HOUSING EARNS 2008 ENERGY STAR AWARD

Nonprofit Developer Is One Of Only Two California Recipients Honored For Energy Excellence In Affordable Housing

NCH Survey on Foreclosures and Homelessness

The National Coalition for the Homeless is conducting a national survey of homeless service providers, advocates and coalitions related to the current credit/foreclosure crisis. The purpose of the survey is to better understand and document the interdependence between the crisis and the changing face of homelessness in our nation. The survey can be found here: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=F1su0zeL6wF_2bBYthx_2fUlDg_3d_3d

Advocates’ Guide on Housing and Community Development Policy 2008 Now Available

NLIHC has published the 2008 edition of the Advocates' Guide on Housing and Community Development Policy. This compendium of all federal housing and community development programs and related issues includes over 60 chapters from "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice" to "Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities," enhanced by numerous appendices with key information.

1010 Development Announces Leadership Changes

Many of you have heard the news and, if you haven't this letter is to inform you, that our Founder, Guiding Light, and President and CEO, Dr. DarEll T. Weist, retired as of the end of January from 1010 Development Corporation. "Out to pasture" as they say, or in his case, a chance to slow down and engage in some long deferred interests and projects. Fortunately, he will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.

Inclusionary Zoning: A Tool for Promoting Regional Equity

Enterprise's 'Inclusionary Zoning: A Tool for Promoting Regional Equity': Online Event on February 27, 2:00 p.m. ET, sponsored by the Ford Foundation. Walking webinar participants through select seasoned and proposed IZ programs, panelists will discuss purposes, goals, the benefits of a "regional equity" approach, dealing with political and cost issues, and incentives.

HUD's New FY2008 Income Limits Documentation System Now Online

This system provides complete documentation of the development of the FY 2008 Income Limits (ILs) for any area of the country selected by the user. After selecting the desired geography, the user is provided a page containing a summary of how the final FY 2008 ILs were updated and developed starting with the 2000 Census benchmark and including update factors from Bureau of Labor Statistics Data (BLS) and American Community Survey (ACS) data. The tables on the summary page include links to complete detail on how the data were developed.

Western Center & Law and Poverty Highlights New Housing Laws for 2008

The Western Center & Law and Poverty would like to assist advocates keep up to date with new housing law developments. The WCLP highlights some noteworthy new housing laws that took effect on January 1st of 2008:

Public Counsel Announcements

Public Counsel is in the process of reevaluating our services to nonprofits in order to better meet your needs, and we need your help! Would you please take a moment to take a short on-line survey about the legal issues of most concern to your organization? The survey can be accessed at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m2RD73LDrbvIANk1_2fZ37Xw_3d_3d All survey responses are anonymous.

Guidelines for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Released by HCD

The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce that the preliminary draft Guidelines for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program are available at www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/iig/

Comments must be submitted by January 11, 2008, and two forums to solicit additional comments are scheduled on

January 3rd, 1-4 pm
Junipero Serra State Building
Carmel Room
320 W. Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA

January 4th, 1-4 pm
Sacramento
400 R Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento River Room

Orange County Housing Trust Posts Progress Report

The Orange County Housing Trust has released a Progress Report on its activities. Please download the attachment to read more...

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