Collaborative Leadership Leads to Housing for All
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Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Homebuilders for a conversation on approaches to advancing attainable housing solutions in communities across the country. This webinar will explore how local leaders are building consensus, fostering collaboration and advancing practical housing strategies that meet the needs of residents.
Featuring Supervisor Laura Capps of Santa Barbara County, California and Commissioner Bill Truex of Charlotte County, Florida, this discussion will highlight how county leaders are working toward shared solutions to address housing challenges in their communities.
Panelists will share how a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to housing can help drive meaningful progress and strengthen communities.
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