Responding to Crisis: Building an Equitable and Resilient Future The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national conference dedicated to strengthening communities through new strategies to transform vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties into community assets.

In this webinar you'll hear key findings and strategy recommendations from the published report by The Cleveland Vacant and Abandoned Property Action Council (VAPAC) "Many strategies can be adapted and implemented by local government and nonprofit..." Speakers: Frank Ford, Senior Policy Advisor, Fair Housing Center For Rights & Research and VAPAC Chair Timothy Kobie, PhD,…

  Join the Urban Institute for a discussion of our findings on the obstacles local agencies encounter when applying for federal funding for transportation projects, strategies for using data to center racial equity in project decisions, and best practices for putting together data-driven funding proposals.

Speakers and Panelists will cover topics such as: "The Power of Partnerships to Close the Racial Wealth Gap Simple Marketing Strategies to implement immediately Succession Planning: Who Will Carry Your Banner

On Tuesday, September 20, Brookings Metro will host an event to present the report’s findings and highlight the specific indicators linked to reducing neighborhood poverty without community displacement. A panel of leaders from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors will also discuss the research and share strategies for cultivating inclusive prosperity in U.S. cities. Presenters…

The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is excited to announce a new funding opportunity through our Inclusive Communities Fund Grant Program! We are seeking local partners in 16 metropolitan areas to provide direct services to families and communities. Grants will be provided to our local partners to undertake activities that support Black and Latino communities…

Join the last call in a four-part webinar series hosted by NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on homelessness and Housing First. The call will take place on Wednesday, September 28, from 2:30 to 4 pm ET. Agenda “ How to Address Unsheltered Homelessness ” Opening…

Save the Date!  Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce (AE2C) inaugural in-person event in Boston, MA Keynote by the Honorable Shalanda Baker, Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity U.S. Department of Energy Panel Discussion Global, National and Regional Perspectives to Achieve Energy Justice in the Clean Energy Transition Networking Reception Following the…

The industry event of the year is headed to Nashville, and we can't wait to TURN IT UP! Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, everyone who's anyone in single-family real estate finance should be there. Join us at Music City Center, where you will network, learn and do business with thousands of…

In this webinar, we’ll hear from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies about data they analyze as part of their Remodeling Futures Program, including remodeling trends by types of work and by income of homeowners.  Next we’ll listen to practitioners who do a lot of rehab work react to the data and talk about how…

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement is hosting its 2nd Annual FINfe$t at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. The financial festival offers you real-time access to various professionals who will provide you with economical solutions and tools. The event will be a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual components. Get your…

For over 35 years, the International Public Markets Conference has brought together visionary market managers, community advocates, and civic leaders to explore the changing forces that are shaping public markets today. The conference has inspired the launch of the Market Cities Program and has become a celebrated forum for strategic partners in the fields of public health,…