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June 2014 Choice Neighborhoods Conference, Arlington, VA

This section includes videos and materials from several sessions conducted at the 2014 Choice Neighborhoods Grantee Conference. The conference included specialized workshops on the role of public safety, schools, local government, community engagement and data in neighborhood revitalization, as well as special topics, including RAD and Promise Zones, presented by national experts and grantees.

View the June 2014 Conference program.

CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS 2014 CONFERENCE REPORT: Sharing Early Success in Learning, Leveraging, Leading

Description: This report raises early successes and lessons from Choice Neighborhoods grantees and national experts featured at the conference. It is a practical tool for local leaders who seek to revitalize struggling neighborhoods.

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FEATURED SPEAKER Changing the Image of a Neighborhood: A Talk with Sandi Henriquez

Description: Sandra B. Henriquez, former HUD Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, discusses what it takes to champion a new neighborhood vision, drawing from her 13 years as Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Public Housing Authority. Opening remarks by Carol Galante, HUD FHA Commissioner, and Mindy Turbov, HUD Choice Neighborhoods Director.  Facilitated by Reese Fayde, Principal, Reese Fayde & Associates.

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FEATURED SPEAKER   Building Investment Opportunities for Anchor Institutions, Businesses and Philanthropy in Your Neighborhood

Description: India Pierce Lee, Program Director for Neighborhoods, Housing, and Community Development at the Cleveland Foundation, discusses lessons from the foundation's Greater University Circle Initiative, a unique multi-institutional anchor-based partnership with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, the City of Cleveland, and philanthropic and non-profit organizations engaged in catalytic projects to revitalize neighborhoods that include transportation, wealth building and economic inclusion, employer-assisted housing, and community engagement.  Facilitated by Reese Fayde.

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PUBLIC SAFETY   What’s the Latest with the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program?

Description: Explore how the Department of Justice’s Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation program and HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods program fit together as part of a comprehensive strategy to advance neighborhood revitalization.  Featuring Springfield, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.  Facilitated by Alissa Huntoon from DOJ and Matt Perkins from LISC.

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EDUCATION   The Role of Schools in Neighborhood Revitalization

Description: A series of three workshops that explores the role of schools in neighborhood revitalization.  Chris Shea, President and CEO of the East Baltimore Development Inc. (EBDI), discusses how to use a school as an anchor to revitalize a community.  Julie Dopler, Community Learning Center Coordinator at Cincinnati Public Schools, and Cinnamon Pelly from The Community Builders discuss how to create a community-school approach at a neighborhood school.  Patricia Marden-Kish, Director of Education Programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, discusses collaborating with over 40 entities to provide afterschool enrichment when neighborhood students attend a variety of schools throughout the district.  Facilitated by Jane Hodgdon from the Department of Education.

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PARTNERSHIPS The Importance of Local Government in Choice Neighborhoods

Description: Local government leadership is essential to the success of neighborhood revitalization.  Choice Neighborhoods grantees from Boston, Columbus and Spartanburg highlight different approaches to engaging local government and civic leadership.  Facilitated by Reese Fayde.

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PARTNERSHIPS Good Meetings for Great Results!

Description: Have you ever wondered why some meetings seem purposeful, full of energy and infused with a sense that a group can accomplish great things together?  By contrast, have you been caught in meetings where times goes slowly and nothing seems to get done?  Reflect on the ingredients of a successful meeting and techniques and tips for effective facilitation with Kelley Gulley, MBA, KDG Enterprises, Inc.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Rebuilding Community: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Engagement

Description: Hear from a Choice Neighborhoods grantee about the strategies they have used to combat barriers created by trauma and rebuild community.  Perspectives on the approach are shared by the Director of Housing and Community Development and by a Community Builder and resident.

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DATA & RESULTS Outcomes to Strategies: Using Data to Drive Results

Description: How do you know your strategy will have the intended impact on the community? This workshop focuses on using outcome indicators and a dynamic data management platform to help you measure progress, tell your story, improve your partnerships and target your resources.  Facilitated by Marsha Tonkovich, ICF International.

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