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Housing Development - Practitioners View
By HAI Group
Includes copyrighted material from a company under the HAI Group family, with its permission. This show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice, and shall not be relied on as such. We strongly recommend consulting with legal counsel or an appropriate subject matter expert.
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Housing Development - Practitioners ViewJul 08, 2020
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Opportunities and Challenges in Housing Development Part 3
We conclude our conversation with Scott Bertrand of the Enfield Housing Authority and Neil Griffin of the Glastonbury Housing Authority as we wrap this series with a few final thoughts from these Executive Directors.
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Opportunities and Challenges in Housing Development Part 2
We continue our conversation with Scott Bertrand of the Enfield Housing Authority and Neil Griffin of the Glastonbury Housing Authority as we talk through a multitude of items related to the opportunities and challenges they face every day.
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Opportunities and Challenges in Housing Development Part 1
We conclude our series on Housing Development with a sit-down conversation with two practitioners; Scott Bertrand of the Enfield Housing Authority and Neil Griffin of the Glastonbury Housing Authority. In their roles as Executive Directors, they are constantly coordinating numerous undertakings to keep their respective properties operating efficiently, yet at the same time, managing and working through challenges that come their way. All the while being an integral part of their community’s.
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Sprinkler Systems and Water Mitigation
We continue our conversation with a professional fireman, getting into the more complex setups to address fire safety, namely sprinkler systems within your building.
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The Importance of Fire Safety Planning in Redevelopment
We talk with a professional fireman about how to plan for and assess your buildings for fire safety.
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What to Consider Before Becoming an Asset Manager
Are you thinking about starting your career as an asset manager? Consider these helpful tips and questions to ask yourself as you begin your journey.
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Asset Managers vs. Property Managers
Often confused for one another, hear how some industry professionals see the difference and similarities between these two roles.
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What is an Asset Manager?
Learn all about what it means to be an asset manager from seasoned industry professionals.
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The Future of RAD
The pandemic has affected everyone, and residents in assisted housing are no different. Hear how the pandemic affects the future of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and what two industry professionals think will be the next chapter in this highly utilized tool for housing authorities.
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RAD in Practice
The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program has been a tool for housing authorities for almost a decade now. Hear how it has been going and how it has operated in practice from two industry professionals.
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The History of RAD
Hear about the history of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program from two folks who were there from the beginning when an idea eventually became a government-sanctioned tool for housing authorities to use to gain flexibility and evolve their business.
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Strategy Part 1 – Evaluating Portfolio
In this first episode of HAI Group’s LIVE monthly web series, Practitioners’ View of Housing Development, learn from experienced housing practitioners about evaluating your portfolio when strategizing for housing redevelopment (previously recorded on 09/18/2019) plus answers to questions posed by the audience. Topics covered include selecting which properties to redevelop, bundling, and where to begin.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Strategy Part 2 – Funding & Conversion Toolbox
This course part will cover tools for funding and conversion, as well as RAD, LIHTC, Section 18, and energy improvements. This course part will also cover HOME, CDBG, and AHP, and a discussion about which is the best option for your organization.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Strategy Part 3 – Changes to Consider
This course part will cover the mindset shift in stakeholder buy in, organizational structure, software considerations, and relocation considerations.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Energy
This episode will cover when, why, and how to consider energy improvements in housing, as well as funding opportunities, acquisitions, and different types of energy improvements.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Feasibility and Viability Part 1
This episode will cover structuring the development deal, assessing assets, and different types of investment resources.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Feasibility and Viability Part 2
This episode will cover best practices in processing and reporting, assessing organizational capacity, and partnerships.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.
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Feasibility and Viability Part 3
This episode will cover assessing feasibility and viability, development sources and uses, and key decision points.
Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.