2013 CHAPA Regional Meetings October 22 –November 22 Gardner, Worcester, Boston, Pittsfield, New Bedford, Taunton, Peabody, Lowell, Springfield
Introductions Welcome-Who We Are What We Hope to Accomplish Today Quick Round of Introductions
2013 State Policy Highlights: $1.4 Billion Housing and Community Development Bond Bill The FY14 budget contained approximately $17 million in increases over FY13 for housing and homelessness prevention programs On the Horizon: Brownfields Redevelopment Fund State Public Housing Governance Zoning Reform
Federal Housing Policy FY14 HUD Budget Housing Finance Reform/National Housing Trust Fund Protection of Low Income Housing Tax Credit
The Year Ahead Housing Production Housing Preservation Homelessness Public Housing Gateway Cities Revitalization Health and Housing
Regional Issues What are the particular issues affecting your community?
State Policy Priorities What state public policy issues should CHAPA focus on in 2013?
Online Resources Our website Welcome Home MA MassAccess Housing Registry
Tools What CHAPA Resources and Tools Do You Use? Any suggested improvements?
CHAPA Lobby Day January 9 th, 2014 State House
CHAPA Community Survey Please provide your direct input to CHAPA by taking our Community Survey on CHAPA Policy Priorities. Visit:
Become a CHAPA Member Join CHAPA, Renew Membership, Make a Donation Benefits of Membership in CHAPA CHAPA is a non-profit agency which serves as the umbrella organization for affordable housing and community planning efforts in Massachusetts. Our diverse membership includes non-profit and for-profit developers, advocates, bankers, property managers, architects, consultants, homeowners, tenants, local planners, foundation and government officials, and others. Visit:
Contact Information Brenda Clement, Executive Director Rachel Heller, Director of Public Policy CHAPA Phone Number: (617) Housing Briefs: 18 Tremont St. Suite 401, Boston, MA 02108
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