Brainerd Lakes Area Housing Summit
Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together

• Housing developers
• Pre-development and capacity building support
• Local housing trust funds and other resources for local governments
• Solutions for housing stability
• Case Studies on single family and multifamily development

Brainerd Lakes Area Housing Summit - Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together Agenda (PDF version)

9-9:30 a.m. | Check In and Refreshments

9:30-9:45 a.m. | Welcome

9:45-10:30 a.m. | Moving In, Moving Out, and Moving Over: The Future of the Rural Housing Supply

There’s a wave of change coming to rural America – people are moving in, moving out, and moving over resulting in major demographic shifts that will forever change the face of rural communities and have far-reaching consequences. Since the 1970s there’s been a regular march of new residents populating our rural communities resulting in a housing shortage the past 15 years. During these next 20 years we are poised to welcome in a whole new generation of residents as nearly three-quarters of our owner-occupied housing will turn over as seniors and baby boomers move out. A broad examination of the trends related to these moves – such as workforce housing, a tight labor market, and changing residential preferences – will be discussed.

10:30- 10:40 a.m. | Table Discussion and Reflection

10:40 - 11:15 a.m. | Getting Started: Pre-Development & Technical Assistance Resources

Learn about the first steps your community can make to get started on your community housing goals. Learn about the technical assistance and community planning support, as well as the financing options to cover pre-development expenses. 

11:15 - 11:55 a.m. | Developer Roundtable

Hear from developers that have developed projects in the region. Learn more about the steps in the development process, what sets a development up for success, and how to get a developer interested in a project in your community.

11:55 a.m.-12:40 p.m. | LUNCH - Informal Networking

12:40-12:50 p.m. | Minnesota Housing Overview and Updates

12:50-1:35 p.m. | Local Housing Trust Funds and New Housing Resources for Local Governments

1:35-2:20 p.m. | Housing Stability and Supportive Housing

Housing stability means having a home that is reliable, secure, affordable and meets the needs of residents. A housing stability strategy supports community stability. Hear examples of local efforts to address homelessness and housing instability. Learn about the strategies, resources, and case management services that can be part of the solution. 

2:20 - 2:30 p.m. | BREAK

2:30 - 3:10 p.m. | Case Study 1: Single Family (Owner-Occupied) Housing Development 

3:10 - 3:50 p.m. | Case Study 2: Multifamily (Rental) Housing Development

3:50 - 4:00 p.m. | Table Discussion and Close