October 14- Land Use – L58

Implementing Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Speakers: Daniel Lauber, Michael Allen, Dwight Merriam, and Dan Mandelker

Every city and county that receives Community Development Block Grants, HOME funds, and many other federal funds is required to “affirmatively further fair housing” — an obligation that DOJ, HUD, and private parties have been enforcing since 2009. It actually is all about bringing an end to “American Apartheid.” Learn about the key litigation used to enforce this obligation and what communities can realistically do to actually affirmatively further fair housing. It’s a lot more demanding than posting the Fair Housing Logo on your city’s website.