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Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow, Today Hosted by: NACCED National Association for County Community and Economic Development 41 st Annual Conference and Training Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow, Today September 11–14, 2016 | Pittsburgh Marriott City Center local 286-local 323-local 373-local 419-local 603-local 824-local 833-local 910-local 952-local 964-local 1058-local 1451 Philip Ameris President-Business Manager gerald J. Pecora, Jr. Robert L. Kmecak, Jr. vice president Secretary Treasurer William J. Brooks - Michael P. McDonald - Denis C. Mazzoni - John J. Tretter Executive Board members joseph j. Laquatra - Dennis Pazzabon - mark g. toy auditors donald r. mangino gerald t. pecora, ESQ. sergeant-at-arms attorney-at-law Laborers’ District Council of Western PA #12 8th St. (6th Floor) Pittsburgh, PA 15222 laborpa.org local 286-local 323-local 373-local 419-local 603-local 824-local 833-local 910-local 952-local 964-local 1058-local 1451 gaiconsultants.com/NACCED TRANSFORMING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE GAI’s Community Development Markets ■ Community Solutions ■ Healthcare ■ Development ■ Local Government ■ Education ■ Water Resources Connect with GAI. Point Park University / Wood Street Corridor Enhancements, Pittsburgh, PA ENGINEERING, PLANNING, & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SINCE 1958 Since 1906, the law firm of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote has been building bridges and providing value-driven results based on experience and trust. We are a full-service law firm that assists clients in all their legal needs, including Public Finance • Municipal Law • Environmental Law • Employment and Labor Law • Real Estate Ronald J. Brown, Esq. • 412.392.5488 • [email protected] PENNSYLVANIA | CALIFORNIA | DELAWARE | NORTH CAROLINA | NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK | OHIO | SOUTH CAROLINA | WEST VIRGINIA 15 Offices |9 States|1 Firm|www.dmclaw.com Thank you for building bridges for a better tomorrow, today Making a difference in our communities We deliver great experiences www.mascaroconstruction.com www.mascaroconstruction.com WELCOME It is my honor to welcome you to Allegheny County and the 41st Annual National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) Educational Conference and Training. As you spend time in our community for the next few days connecting with colleagues, mentors and experts in your field, I encourage you to take full advantage of everything our region has to offer. We, in Allegheny County, are very proud to work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to make investments in our county that benefit those who call this region home. That is due to the technical capacity that our staff has and continues to develop as a result of its participation in NACCED. In the past 30 years, our region has changed from one that struggled with decline and other challenges to one where we are managing growth. In embracing the new opportunities that exist here, we are also working proactively to ensure that all communities have the same chance for success – an effort that is heavily reliant upon Allegheny County Economic Development and its staff. We are very lucky to have this staff and are proud to share them with you as part of the NACCED conference. Allegheny County offers both a taste of the city through downtown Pittsburgh and its unique neighborhoods, as well as more rural areas boasting beautiful landscapes and nature. This region has a well-known cultural district, various museums, sports teams, parks, and historical sites. I hope that you take the time to get to know and experience just a bit of what our region has to offer, and that your time here will lead you to come back to visit again and again. Best wishes for a productive Educational Conference and Training! Sincerely, Rich Fitzgerald CONFERENCE HOST Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Allegheny County serves as host for NACCED’s 41st Annual Conference. Allegheny County offers a unique quality of life. Big city amenities, small town atmosphere, a transformed and booming economy, and an affordable cost of living all make Allegheny County attractive to residents, tourists and businesses alike. The city of Pittsburgh, located at the heart of Allegheny County, has been the recipient of numerous accolades from major travel and financial organizations. Allegheny County residents and visitors experience a unique local atmosphere, enjoying all the big city amenities without many of the big city problems. These features blend with a special small town warmth and charm to give us a quality of life envied throughout the nation. Strategically located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Allegheny County is only a short flight or a day’s drive from many of the world’s busiest commercial centers, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Detroit and Chicago. 41 st Annual Conference and Training | #NACCED16 4 All-In-One Cloud Solution To Administer Residential Rehabilitation Programs CDBG l Healthy Homes l HOME l Lead Hazard l Weatherization REQUEST A DEMO www.rehabprodirect.com l 888-484-2779 opt. 7 Building bridges between creative excellence and strategic thought since 1993 BRAND | STRATEGY | MARKETING | DIGITAL | ADVERTISING www.pipitonegroup.com | 412.321.0879 PG NACCED_7.5x4.75_fc.indd 1 8/2/16 12:19 PM Your neighborhood bistro. Your favorite bike trail. Your go-to shopping spot. The roof over your head. If you live, work or play in the City of Pittsburgh, the URA touches your life. 0 Powered by: The Urban Redevelopment Authority welcomes NACCED and its members to the City of Pittsburgh HOTEL MAP 7 41 st Annual Conference and Training | Building Bridge For a Better Tomorrow Today 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sunday, September 11 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration | Marquis Foyer 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm NACCED Standing Committee Meetings: Housing, Community Development, Economic Development and Membership | Marquis C 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Board Meeting | Marquis C Monday, September 12 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration | Marquis Foyer 7:45 am – 8:45 am Breakfast (sponsored by KU Resources and KLH Engineers) | Marquis A & B 8:15 am – 8:45 am Introduction and Welcome to NACCED Conference | Marquis A & B • Jim Vazquez, Administrator, Department of Housing, Shelby County, and NACCED President (TN) • The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive • ZoomGrants Product Overview: Geoff Hamilton, President, ZoomGrants 8:45 am – 10:45 am FEDERAL POLICY SESSION: Department of Housing and Urban Development Roundtable and Briefing | Marquis A & B This session will provide conference participants key policy and program updates from Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships program, Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS), as well as an update on HUD implementation of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rules and the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) planning process. Moderator: Jim Vazquez, Administrator, Shelby County Department of Housing, and NACCED President (TN) Presenters: • Peter Huber, Deputy Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs • Steve Johnson, Director, Entitlement Communities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance • Adam Norlander, Special Assistant, Office of Community Planning and Development 10:45 am — 11:00 am Break (sponsored by Town Center Associates) | Marquis Foyer 11:00 am – 12:15 pm GENERAL SESSION: Carrie Furnace: Spark for Community Development (sponsored by Peoples Gas) | Marquis A & B At its peak, the former Carrie Furnace turned out more than 1,000 tons of iron per day as part of Homestead Steel Works. Allegheny County purchased the site in 1986, 30 years after the blast furnace ceased operation. Since then, Allegheny County has worked with the five communities surrounding the property to redevelop the nearly 170-acre site. Development plans center on a mixed-use development and designation as a national park in conjunction with the Homestead Works National Historic Site. The project will bring new life to a part of Allegheny County that was once a thriving retail and manufacturing community and preserve an important piece of the region’s industrial history. 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch (on your own) 41 st Annual Conference and Training | #NACCED16 8 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAM Monday, September 12 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS TECHNICAL TRACK: Building on HUD HEROS POLICY/MANAGERIAL TRACK: Local Fair Housing Experiences | Marquis A & B Assessment Activities | City Center A HUD’s Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) Under HUD’s AFFH Regulations HUD grantees that complete was established to develop, document and manage the a Consolidated Plan for HUD’s Community Planning and environmental review process. The HEROS system is now Development (CPD) block grant programs as well as Public available to entitlement community planning and development Housing Agencies (PHAs) must complete an AFH to accompany staff in all HUD regions. This session will explore local user their 3- to 5-Year Consolidated Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan. experiences adapting HEROS to their communities’ planning The first group of grantees subject to this requirement will processes and their lessons learned. begin submitting AFHs in October 2016—with the number of Moderator: Sam Whitley, Community Housing and Development communities growing in coming years. This session will detail the experiences of early implementers and other professionals Program Coordinator, Department of Community Services, Clark involved in assisting communities with the AFH process. County
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