Research shows that housing stability, location, and quality have long-term effects: intermittent homelessness, poverty, and environmental hazards may contribute to negative health outcomes for individuals of all ages.
The National League of Cities and NeighborWorks seek to address these interconnected issues by hosting a comprehensive workshop for mayors, city staff, and cross-sector partners to help advance health and housing initiatives in their respective communities. This event on April 2-4, 2019 will give local leaders practical tools to coordinate the expansion of affordable housing with strategic health planning and interventions. Participants will engage in discussion and dialogue on “ways to align local efforts with national and state policies and examine promising practices and strategies that engage housing organizations, community development organizations, hospitals, health systems, universities and other large employers and anchor institutions.” Up to six cities will be selected to participate in this event.
For more information on the Mayors’ Institute and how to apply, click here!