Building for Success: How Counties Can Leverage Federal Funds for Workforce Housing
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WebinarAlongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing another crisis: a shortage of affordable and workforce housing. Housing is the backbone of economic development, necessary to attract workers and build a flourishing community.Building for Success: How Counties Can Leverage Federal Funds for Workforce HousingJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Building for Success: How Counties Can Leverage Federal Funds for Workforce Housing
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing another crisis: a shortage of affordable and workforce housing. Housing is the backbone of economic development, necessary to attract workers and build a flourishing community. The recent influx of federal dollars provides counties with a new opportunity to tackle this crisis head on and invest in the homes workers need to thrive. Learn new strategies and ideas from fellow county leaders and top research organizations that can help you support your county’s workforce through housing.
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing another crisis: a shortage of affordable and workforce housing. Housing is the backbone of economic development, necessary to attract workers and build a flourishing community.2022-06-23Webinar2023-04-12
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing another crisis: a shortage of affordable and workforce housing. Housing is the backbone of economic development, necessary to attract workers and build a flourishing community. The recent influx of federal dollars provides counties with a new opportunity to tackle this crisis head on and invest in the homes workers need to thrive. Learn new strategies and ideas from fellow county leaders and top research organizations that can help you support your county’s workforce through housing.




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