June 15, 2011
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Kansas Housing Resources Corporation

 

Over 500 developers, city planners, business leaders, housing advocates and community development professionals are set to converge on Wichita this August for the 2011 Kansas Housing Conference. The sixth annual event takes place August 9 - 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 400 West Waterman. Presented in partnership by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and NeighborWorks America, the three-day conference offers over 40 dynamic and educational breakout sessions, cutting-edge technical trainings, housing policy forums, networking receptions and tours.

 
Conference highlights include a keynote presentation from Dr. Raphael Bostic, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Dr. Bostic leads a multi-disciplinary team of nearly 160 people responsible for providing current information on housing needs, economic and housing market conditions at the regional, city and local levels, and research on important housing and community development issues.   
 
Other national housing and community revitalization leaders scheduled to present include:
  • Jim Masters, President, Center for Community Futures
  • June Williamson RA, LEED AP and Author of "Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs"
  • Lora McCray, Manager, Housing Opportunity, National Association of REALTORS
  • Maitreyi Roy, Vice President for Programs, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
  • Dick Brooks, Founder, Action Media
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Additional workshops and forums will cover a variety of topics, such as LEED for Homes, EPA required lead safe work practices, employer-assisted housing, best practices for non-profit collaboration, successful strategies for affordable housing advocacy, HUD Section 811 reform, rental compliance and practical steps to green your housing development.
 
 
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is $199 to attend the two-day general conference sessions. After July 15th, the general registration fee increases to $249. We're expecting a sell-out crowd, so secure your spot and SIGN UP TODAY!
 
NEED TO  BOOK YOUR HOTEL? A block of rooms starting at $109 has been reserved for Kansas Housing Conference attendees. This offer expires on July 8 so make your reservation soon! 

 

WHEN   
Tuesday, August 9  - Thursday, August 11

WHERE   
Hyatt Regency Hotel  
400 West Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202