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URL:https://breatheatlanta.us/events/clesia-ventures-pha-strategic-reposit
 ioning-fall-retreat/
SUMMARY:CLESIA VENTURES PHA STRATEGIC REPOSITIONING FALL RETREAT
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the CLESIA Ventures PHA Strategic Repositioning Fall
  Retreat at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel &amp\; Convention Center
 . This in-person event offers a unique opportunity for professionals in th
 e public housing sector to come together\, network\, and gain critical ins
 ights into repositioning and revitalizing Public Housing Authorities (PHAs
 ). Designed to provide actionable strategies\, this retreat will cover key
  industry topics to help position your PHA for long-term success.\nEvent H
 ighlights:\nAt this retreat\, attendees will engage with thought leaders\,
  experts\, and peers through a series of in-depth sessions designed to enh
 ance leadership\, improve operational efficiency\, and unlock new opportun
 ities for growth and development.\nSession Topics:\n\n 	Organizational Dev
 elopment &amp\; Leadership\nAs the public sector navigates rapid changes i
 n the work environment\, this session focuses on effective leadership\, or
 ganizational change\, and restructuring for PHAs undergoing repositioning 
 and redevelopment. It emphasizes the importance of alignment between leade
 rship and board members to successfully move the organization forward.\n 	
 Is Choice Neighborhoods Right for Your PHA?\nExplore HUD’s Choice Neighb
 orhoods initiative\, which revitalizes distressed neighborhoods through pu
 blic-private partnerships. This session provides an overview of the progra
 m’s planning and implementation grants\, offering strategies for PHAs to
  gain a competitive advantage in securing these highly sought-after funds.
 \n 	HOTMA is Here\nThis session covers the critical updates introduced by 
 HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act). Attendees will lear
 n about Sections 102 and 104\, including new definitions for income and as
 sets\, student income calculations\, and enhanced EIV and verification pro
 cesses. The session will also discuss the impact of HOTMA on the Family Se
 lf-Sufficiency Program.\n 	NSPIRE is Here\nNSPIRE inspections\, launched i
 n 2024\, bring new standards for the physical inspection of real estate wi
 thin HUD’s LIPH (Low-Income Public Housing) and HCV (Housing Choice Vouc
 her) programs. This session provides essential training on the NSPIRE insp
 ection model to ensure compliance and operational readiness.\n 	Strategic 
 Supportive Services\nThe success of public housing depends on the quality 
 of supportive services provided to residents. This session focuses on deli
 vering services related to mental health\, disabilities\, substance abuse\
 , education\, financial literacy\, and more. Learn how to meet program per
 formance metrics and strategically obtain HUD and non-HUD resources for re
 sidents\, with insights into key programs like YouthBuild\, JobsPlus\, Fam
 ily Self-Sufficiency\, and ROSS grants.\n 	Understanding "Caste"\nThis str
 uctured course uses Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times Bestseller "Caste"
  to explore the historical and present-day effects of racism as part of a 
 caste system in the United States. The session connects these concepts to 
 the underserved populations housed by PHAs nationwide\, offering a powerfu
 l lens for understanding social inequities.\n 	Back to Basics: Commissione
 r Training\nDrawing from HUD’s Lead the Way training\, this session prov
 ides a foundational overview for new and existing Commissioners\, focusing
  on common pitfalls and how to maximize commitment to their communities. I
 t is especially beneficial for board members navigating repositioning and 
 new development projects.\n 	Successful Voucher Management\nAs PHAs transi
 tion to Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) or Project-Based Rental Assistance (P
 BRA)\, understanding effective voucher management and compliance is crucia
 l. This deep-dive session will explore HUD’s two-year tool and teach par
 ticipants how to leverage it to enhance their agency's operations.\n\nThis
  retreat promises to deliver critical knowledge\, build relationships\, an
 d equip attendees with practical strategies for overcoming today’s chall
 enges in public housing. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the con
 versations that will shape the future of PHAs across the country.\n\nGET T
 ICKETS\n
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LOCATION:Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center\, 2450 Galle
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