Get ready for a day of learning and networking at the NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions on Planning and Development
Foundations for the Future: NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions
From Options to Action: Practical Tools for Housing Development
Join the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association (NSNPHA) for Foundations for the Future , our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Educational Sessions on Housing Planning and Development. This event will explore pathways to turn housing ideas into reality and is designed for housing providers, community leaders, and advocates seeking to access funding, navigate development planning, and scale up their projects.
Agenda:
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Registration & Networking
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement Presented by NSNPHA & Jerid Watton (HRM)
9:20 AM – 10:20 AM: Funding Panel + Q&A Panelists: Amanda Knight and Dwayne Wright (CHTC) , Adrian Mason (Government of Nova Scotia) , Charlie Aucoin (CMHC) Session Intro: Devan Bell (NSNPHA) and Mylene Vincent (Pivot Housing Solutions)
10:20 AM – 10:35 AM: Break
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM: Innovative Financing Presenter: Mark Kennedy (Everbloom) & Aleeya Velji (Enfin Impact)
11:05 AM – 12:20 PM: AGM & Strategic Plan
12:20 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM: Presentation on preliminary research findings in NS and sector Presenter: Dr. Katie MacDonald (Athabasca University)
1:25 PM – 1:55 PM: Scaling Up Presenter: Sarah Button (CCOC)
1:55 PM – 2:10 PM: Break
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM: Town Planner Panel Panelists: John Bain (Eastern District Planning Commission) , Reid Sheperd (Town of Lunenburg) , Kelci Warren ( HRM) Session Intro: Myra Pennington (Affordable360)
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM Tools for Development Planning Presenter: Myra Pennington (Affordable360)
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM Networking & Interactive Software Assistance Facilitated by Myra Pennington (Affordable360)
3:55 PM – Close Closing Remarks
� Reserve your spot today! Limited Non-Member Tickets Available.
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Affordable360 is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants. These grants are intended to help cover eligible travel costs. If you are interested in applying, please contact
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Hotel Accomodations
If you require hotel accommodations, we have secured a preferred rate of $179 + HST a night, please use the code ILNSHA when booking. Bookings can be made through Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Email
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Thank You to Our Funder:
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Sponsors:
Affordable360
Pivot Housing Solutions
Greenfoot Energy Solutions
Encore
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