Affordable Housing is Workforce Housing
We explore the difference between workforce housing and affordable housing and which jobs in the Litchfield County region require affordable housing.
Housing as an Economic Driver
Housing and economic develop experts will discuss how housing can be an economic driver for Fairfield County and the state as a whole during this brown bag lunch, part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
Using Litchfield County's New Housing Assessment Tool
Discover and learn about the new online Litchfield County Housing Needs Assessment tool, and learn how you can use it to support housing efforts in your community.
Regulating Short Term Rentals
Learn how short-term rentals like those on AirBnB and VRBO are affecting housing availability and affordability in our region, and how communities can address challenges around these units.
Exploring the ALICE Report for Fairfield County
Isabel Almeida of United Way discusses the growing number of ALICE (“Asset Constrained, Income Limited, Employed”) households in Fairfield County, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
Eastern CT Housing Justice Series: Exploring Housing Justice & Racial Equity
Connecticut College and CHEO in partnership with the Holleran Center continue their event series exploring “Housing Justice and…” with guest Pete Harrison, Director of Desegregate CT.
Segregation and Housing in CT
A panel of housing experts and policymakers to discuss the findings of a new report from the State of Connecticut on segregation and housing, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
2024 Legislative Preview on Housing
Elected officials discuss what's on the horizon for affordable housing in Connecticut in 2024, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
Housing Matters: Building Sustainable Communities
Housing and community development practitioners discuss how we can make our communities more sustainable, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
How Can Conservation Organizations and Housing Organizations in Litchfield County Work Together?
See examples of how organizations in both conservation and housing are working together in the region, as part of the 2023 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Community Housing Conversations: Think Tank Meeting
“Affordable housing” can mean many things to many people. Eastern CT Community leaders discuss what it is and what it’s not, as part of the Community Housing Conversations series.
Recruiting and Onboarding New Board Members for Housing Non-Profits
Hear about our new tools to assist local housing organizations with recruiting new board members, as part of the Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Changing the Conversation on Affordable Housing
Learn about our new playbook designed to help you change the conversation on affordable housing, as part of the Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Eastern CT Affordable Housing Plan Scorecards Release
Local officials and housing experts discuss the affordable housing plans drafted by communities in New London County, why they matter, and how to turn them into action.
Housing Matters: Connecting Housing & Education
Leaders from education and youth development talk with elected officials about the relationship of housing and education, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
Housing Matters: Thriving in Fairfield County
Community development experts share their insights about how to create a more equitable Fairfield County, as part of the Fairfield County Talks Housing series.
Community Housing Conversation
The Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity, Eastern Connecticut, in partnership with CommUnity Street Ministry, hosts a series of community conversations about housing.
Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity, Eastern CT: Convening
CHEO hosts a second convening with housing practicioners and residents to address critical issues related to affordable housing in Eastern Connecticut.
Maintaining Affordability in Our Cities While Redeveloping
Officials, residents, and developers discuss how Norwalk, CT can preserve affordability while redeveloping, as part of the Norwalk Talks Housing series.
Litchfield County Housing Non-Profit Fundraising Toolkit
To help housing non-profits fundraise more effectively, the Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity provides an overview of our new Fundraising Toolkit for Housing Non-Profits.
Conversation with Connecticut Business Leaders & Legislators
“Finding Solutions to CT’s Housing Crisis” is a three-part series on the housing crisis in Connecticut. The final event features Fairfield County business leaders and legislators.
Just the Facts on Fair Share
“Finding Solutions to CT’s Housing Crisis” is a three-part series focusing on the housing crisis in Connecticut. The second event provides “just the facts” about Fair Share / HB 6633.
Just the Facts on Work Live Ride
“Finding Solutions to CT’s Housing Crisis” is a three-part series focusing on the housing crisis in Connecticut. The first event provides “just the facts” about Work Live Ride / HB 6890.
Affordable and Fair Housing Training for Municipal Land Use Officials
The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) provides a new required training on affordable and fair housing to municipal land use officials.
Communications Planning for Housing Non-Profits
This webinar covers how to engage residents in an ongoing way to support the affordable housing work happening in your community.
Housing Equity and Affordability in Fairfield County: Perspectives on State Policies and Priorities
Leaders from the Connecticut Department of Housing and beyond participate in a panel discuss on state priorities for housing affordability in Fairfield County.
The Practice of Democracy: a View From Connecticut
The Practice of Democracy is an educational experience taking place in three Connecticut cities to examine how justice, equality and power appear in our built environment.
Resources for Homeownership and Housing Rehab
The session details programs and resources available to keep residents in their homes and provide affordable homeownership opportunities, as part of the 2022 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Finding Land for Housing
This session explains how to find land for affordable housing, including the pros and cons of using town-owned land and how to collaborate with conservation groups, as part of the 2022 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Community Engagement to Build Housing Support
This session explores how different towns are using small grants to perform community engagement around affordable housing, as part of the 2022 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.
Zoning for Affordable Housing
This session covers topics including CGS 8-30g, Connecticut’s Zoning Enabling Act (PA 21-29), and other municipal zoning issues, as part of the 2022 Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit.