1. The HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities National Housing Conference Partners in Innovation Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Near Transit September 28, 2010
Outreach and capacity building Presentations and panel discussions with key stakeholder groups at national and local conferences and meetings NTI training on TOD and JD Webinars with regional staff – importance of transit in community development Technical assistance to grantees, public officials, etc. Joint Planning Work with MPOs and regional councils to examine a framework to integrate housing and transportation planning Legislative recommendations Reauthorization – look at FTA’s program structure to identify opportunities to promote livability Incentives Look for ways to provide incentives for increased TOD (i.e. modify New Starts evaluation and rating process)