Changing the Face of Housing in Minnesota seeks to increase the participation of communities of color at all levels of housing production, planning, management, policy, and decision making in Minnesota.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Public Policy Project & LISC:
Housing Policy Training
LISC’s “Changing the Face of Housing” Initiative in conjunction with The Public Policy Project is offering a training experience focusing on housing policy, especially as it impacts low-wealth and people of color. The program prepares participants to make their voice/views heard through direct participation in advocacy organizations, legislative or rule making institutions, and with various
housing related public policy issues.

The program consists of eight evening training sessions (from 6:30-9:30 PM) on Monday nights beginning September 8, 2008 plus a two month long applied practice field work experience and participation in a final follow-up session Monday, January 5, 2009

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From Structural Racism to Sustainable Communities Conference
Tuesday October 7th, 2008 at William Mitchell College of Law.

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20/20 Community Development Expo, November 19th & 20th, 2008

November 19th - Evening Reception
November 20th - All Day Expo

Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN

PAST EVENT
Changing the Face of Housing in Minnesota 6th Annual Event
Featuring environmental justice advocate Majora Carter

Majora Carter is connecting race, poverty alleviation, and the environment in ways that address all issues—demonstrating solutions for our most persistent community development, public health, and global climate concerns. Hence her motto: “Green the Ghetto!”
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