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CML Publications: Webinars
Housing Needs Assessments—What they are, how to get one done, and what to ask (2022)
A discussion focused on housing needs assessments. It discussed how to scope a study, best practices in drafting Requests for Proposals, reasonable costs of assessments, trade offs with different types of community engagement, when it makes sense to involve an advisory committee, what staff should expect, and how to ensure your study contains tailored strategies.
Getting it Right – How Colorado Will Make Unprecedented Investments in Housing (2022)
A discussion with Brian Rossbert of Housing Colorado and Cathy Alderman of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless about how Colorado will make investments in housing. Participants will learn about current task force and subpanel work, and learn more about how ARPA Funds will be spent in response to the state’s housing crisis.
The Role of Housing Policy and Land Use in Housing Strategy (2022)
A part of the Reimagining Housing Solutions Series
By Colorado Health, co-sponsored by CML
“The Role of Housing Policy and Land Use in Housing Strategy” explored:
- How housing has historically hurt or helped housing markets;
- Best practices across the state regarding land use, zoning and policies addressing housing supply;
- Resources created from the last legislative session;
- And common incentives to offset costs for development partners.
Developing Community Housing Solutions (2022)
A part of the Reimagining Housing Solutions Series
By Colorado Health, co-sponsored by CML
“Developing Community Housing Strategies” explored:
- How to manage community-engaged processes
- How leaders can build capacity to increase affordable housing projects
- Ways local governments can better recognize and build upon key opportunities for their communities.
- Laid a framework for how communities can create action plans to leverage ARPA funds.
A part of the Reimagining Housing Solutions Series (2022)
A part of the Reimagining Housing Solutions Series
By Colorado Health, co-sponsored by CML
“Housing Markets in 2022” took a deep dive into the current state of the national housing market, specifically the Colorado market and distribution of Federal ARPA funds, and discussed which communities are disproportionately affected by a lack of affordable housing in our state.
Private Activity Bonds
(2018)
Did you know that every year, Colorado receives an allocation of tax exempt bonding authority that it shares with cities, towns, counties and authorities around the state? This bonding authority can be used to stimulate and support affordable housing and economic development within your community. And best of all, using or assigning this resource has little or no cost to the community. This webinar will teach you about the fundamentals of PABs and how to use this valuable financing tool.
Affordable Housing Summit (2016)
Sessions from the first-ever CML Affordable Housing Summit on. Click here for full description. Topics:
- Overview of the Affordable Housing Problem in Colorado
- Local Funding Options: When State and Federal Funding Is Not Enough
- Affordable Housing: A Federal Perspective
- Affordable Housing: A State Perspective
- Overview of Homelessness in Colorado and Potential Solutions
Using Social Impact Bonds to Support a Broader City Homelessness Strategy (2016)
Many governments are exploring the use of a tool called “Pay for Success” or “Social Impact Bonds.” The tool has the promise of allowing governments to only pay for demonstrated results and outcomes, while also allow governments to capitalize on private investment and nonprofit innovation. At its core, “Pay for Success” is a new way for governments to procure for and contract for services. The webinar looks at the exciting early lessons, challenges that have been confronted, and what advantages this tool might have for governments moving forward.