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How to be a Local Hero
Development Decisions for Stronger Communities
A New Seminar for Local Officials and Developers

Hosted by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania and the Fair Housing Councils of Montgomery County and Suburban Philadelphia

 

Sponsored by   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, Funders Network for Smart Growth, Pennsylvania Land Title Institute, Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Development and the Lower Merion Planning Department.
     
When   April 28-29, 2005
     
Where   Scanticon Valley Forge Hotel and Convention Center,
King of Prussia, PA
     
Agenda  

April 28, 2005, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Part I, Framing Decisions
New thinking to help local leaders and developers tackle
tough development decisions - and come out winning

  • What’s best for our whole community? Reframe tough development decisions
  • What are the shared values? Effective leadership in zoning and building from values-based communications
  • Who gets to decide? Honoring legitimate concerns and isolating extremists

Friday, April 29, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Part II: Room for Me in the Neighborhood?
Making a home for people with disabilities. Best practices and technical training for architects, developers and decision-makers

  • Tackle the tough stuff—making room for accessible homes
  • Learn from recent successes in our region
  • Know—and apply—accessibility requirements
  • Get practical technical training on common violations and practical solutions
     
For information and registration contact  

The Fair Housing Council of Montgomery County, call or e-mail:
Call 215-576-7711 or e-mail: balbert@fairhousingmontco.org

 



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