The Wayne State University Richard C. Van Dusen Urban Leadership Forum invites you to the:

Home Repair Solutions Lab 

Thursday, March 27
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Wayne State University

The Wayne State University Richard C. Van Dusen Urban Leadership Forum creates a platform for analysis, focus, dialogue and action to provide leadership and implement initiatives for the betterment of urban communities. This full-day forum will bring together housing practitioners, funders at all levels, corporate and philanthropic partners, and Wayne State students and faculty to explore innovative strategies for expanding home repair programs in Detroit.

What to expect

• Plenary speaker: Todd Swanstrom, Ph.D., the Des Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Swanstrom is the co-author of a report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University on home repair programs.
• Expert panels and workgroups: Topics include universal home repair assessment tools, the Detroit Home Repair Fund, and funding and program coordination.
  • Home Repair Funding Coordination Panel Discussion, featuring PEA’s Vice President of Programs, Alon Abramson, will be held from 2:45 – 3:45pm
• Networking reception: Connect with housing professionals, funders and community leaders.

The Home Repair Solutions Lab is presented in partnership with the Coalition for Home Repair, the Detroit Citywide Home Repair Task Force and the Gilbert Family Foundation. Register today and look for the full agenda in early March. We look forward to your participation in this critical conversation.