*Session topics, dates and times are subject to change

ATTENTION HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND COMMISSIONERS!

1. ASSET MANAGEMENT
   Tuesday / 9:14a.m. - 12:15p.m.
   Room 313
   Designed as an elective course for Housing Authority Executive Directors and Housing Authority Commissioners, this three-hour course provides an overview of asset management as a business model in the multi-family housing industry. HUD’s asset management mandate is explained, and the decisions and actions that must be taken by public housing authorities to comply with the requirements contained in 24 CFR 990 are discussed. Housing Authority staff are invited to attend, if space permits.
   

TRACK 1
HOUSING CREDIT AND FINANCE

1. WORKFORCE AND MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING
   Tuesday / 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
   Room 314
   Learn about Live Where You Work, employer assisted housing models and other successful strategies, financing tools and new ideas to build and develop successful housing programs and projects for New Jersey's middle income families.
   Moderator: Tracee Battis
   Speakers: C. Sean Closkey, Michael Fink, Mark Kabakow, Mark Murphy

2. SUB-PRIME LENDING AND FORECLOSURES
   Tuesday / 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   Room 315
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   Learn about how New Jersey is responding to the sub-prime lending crises and foreclosures through counseling and other resources and hear the issues and opportunities that are affecting it residents.
   Moderator: Terry K. McEwen
   Speakers: Margaret Guarino, Dr. Kathe Newman, Deforest “Buster” Soaries

3. ENERGY SAVER HOMES
   Tuesday / 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
   Room 310
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   Panelists will discuss how designing and building an energy-efficient home can be a challenge. However, any house can be made efficient with minimal effort. Hear ways to make upgrades to your home with style.
   Moderator: Mary Uschak
   Speakers: Larry Barth, Don Bradley, Marge Della Vecchia, Charles Lewis, Richard Marx

4. THE "NEW" TAX CREDIT BASICS
   Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
   Room 305
   You will not want to miss this comprehensive session on the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, which will focus on the changes to the program under recently enacted HR 3221 - The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
   Moderator: Rosie Jackson
   Speakers: Molly Bryson, John Mackey, Steve Rosenblatt

5. TAX CREDIT EQUITY AND CONSTRUCTION FINANCE
   Wednesday / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
   Room 305
   Hear directly from experts in the tax credit field regarding creative ways to finance your tax credit development. The session will include a discussion of the current state of the equity market and how the provisions of HR 3221 may impact future investment.
   Moderator: Debra Urban
   Speakers: Richard Barnhart, Edwin Bird, Robert C. Moss, Gordon Ur

TRACK 2
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

1. TENANTS MOCK TRIAL
   Tuesday / 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
   Room 310
   Join us for a real world view of the judicial process as shown in this "mock trial", presented by our "Judge" Joe Mooney, Esq., "Attorney for the Tenant", Rosalie Scheckel, Esq., "Attorney for the Landlord","Tenant", Mattie D. James and "Landlord", Kevin Krier.
   Moderator: Christine Bauer
   Speakers: Kevin Krier, Mattie D. James, Joseph L. Mooney, Robert Rosenblatt, Rosalie Scheckel
   
   
2. EMERGENCIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
   Tuesday / 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   Room 314
   Prevent and prepare for physical, environmental and yes even computer disasters. Not all disasters can be seen or heard. Silent Disasters can be just as dangerous.
   Moderator: Linda Wilson
   Speakers: John G. Holl, Scott Nelson, Lawrence Petrillo, Joseph Picciano
   
   
3. LIVING UNDER ONE ROOF
   Tuesday / 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
   Room 315
   Residents form groups or clicks by language, ethnicity, age and even personality.  An interactive discussion on these concerns and potential solutions, both legal and practical options, will be addressed.
   Moderator: Walter Kreher
   Speakers: Adele Gilman, J. Kenneth Pagano, Joel Rosen
   
   
4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
   Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
   Room 310
   This workshop will review the process and procedures associated with voucher submissions and special claims.  Because of the many changes recently implemented to the HUD handbook, managers continue to have questions about occupancy regulations. Now is the time to bring your questions and have them answered by housing professionals.
   Moderator: Francis Thomas
   Speakers: Deatrie Perry, Christal Nixon-Smith
   
   
5. DON'T LET THE BED BUGS BITE
   Wednesday / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
   Room 314
   Dealing with infestation of bed bugs and other pests can be costly.  Learn from professionals how to educate residents and preventive measures at reasonable costs.
   Moderator: Anthony Cupano
   Speakers: Sandra Cipollone, Spencer Corbett,
   Charles R. Cerbini

TRACK  3
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

1. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: A TOOL FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
   Tuesday / 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
   Room 318
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   The benefits of supported housing and special needs housing in community revitalization efforts.  Examples of special needs and permanent supportive housing will be presented that demonstrate the positive impact that supportive housing can have strengthening communities.
   Moderator: Deborah De Santis
   Speakers: Victoria Been, Kevin Gillen, Pamela S. McCrory, Commissioner Jennifer Velez
   
   
2. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS AND DISABLED VETERANS
   Tuesday / 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   Room 308
   This session would provide information on scope of homelessness among Veterans and challenges they face as well as resources and housing models that can provide safe affordable housing with needed support services.
   Moderator: Deborah Heinz
   Speakers: Michael Armstrong, Victor Carlson, Robert Sauselein
   
   
3. EFFECTIVE HOUSING MODELS: ENDING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE HELP OF 10-YEAR PLANNING
   Tuesday / 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
   Room 318
   This session would focus on effective housing models, including rapid housing to end homelessness.  Presentation will also discuss Homeless 10 year planning efforts and Housing First strategies to end homelessness at national and local levels.
   Introduction:  Commissioner Joseph V. Doria
   Speaker: Philip Mangano
   Q and A: Daniel A. Altilio, Alison Recca Ryan
   
   
4. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - OVERCOMING LABELS
   Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
   Room 314
   Exploring the myths attached to labels such as chronic homeless, addictions, ex-offenders, mental health consumers and aging out youth.  Examples of successful housing models, including models with mixed populations will be discussed.
   Moderator: Patti Holland
   Speakers: Sandra Accomando, Celina Gray, Harry Reyes
   
   
5. ACCESSIBLE HOUSING - OVERCOMING PHYSICAL BARRIERS
   Wednesday / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
   Room 315
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   This session will focus on the importance of accessible housing to meet the needs of a variety of New Jersey residents, including challenges and opportunities to access and create accessible housing for people with physical disabilities.
   Moderator: Joseph Amaroso
   Speakers: Edward Haas, Richard Olsen, Brian Smith

TRACK  4
COOPERATIVE FUNDING

1. CHALLENGES OF PARTNERSHIPS
   Tuesday / 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
   Room 315
   In today's economy, it has become increasingly important to build partnerships with organizations that are outside your field in order to obtain goals that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.
   Moderator: Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres
   Speakers: Toni Griffin, Kathleen Miller Prunty, Robert Richardi, Susan Ney Thompson
   

2. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION
   Tuesday / 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   Room 305
   Development today demands cooperation between all levels of Government.  This panel will have representatives of DCA, DEP, DOT, EDA and the Governor’s Office of Economic Growth at the table to work through the best way to move a project through the design, location, permitting and development phases.  Sources of subsidy, and other benefits will also be discussed.
   Moderator: Commissioner Joseph V. Doria, Jr.
   Speakers: Caren Franzini, Commissioner Lisa Jackson, Angie McGuire, Richard Sarles
   
   

3. FROM HOME TO NEIGHBORHOOD TO COMMUNITY
   Tuesday / 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
   Room 316
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   Hear from panelists on ways to tackle a community’s most severe problems from within by picking the right tools, sharing resources and building a healthy community.  Panelists will also discuss the myths surrounding affordable housing and how to overcome them and how to use creative ways to build community support for affordable housing which highlight the economic and social benefits for the neighborhood.
   Moderator: Gira Bose
   Speakers: Phil Caton, Christiana Foglio, Pilar Hogan Closkey
   

4. BUILDING BRIDGES
   Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
   Room 315
   There are different forms of gap financing available.  Learn about the Federal Home Loan Bank and other forms of community investment grants and loan options being used to help provide subsidies for homeownership development.
   Moderator: Jong Nee
   Speakers: Robert Antonicello, Joseph Gallo, Edward Martoglio
   

5. LAW, PLAN, ACTION!
   Wednesday / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
   Room 310
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   Hear how redevelopment experts share insights into the legal and planning aspects of redevelopment in New Jersey. Panelists will also share real life experiences about the opportunities and challenges to redevelopment projects.
   Moderator: James Souder
   Speakers: Leslie Anderson, Susan Gruel, Keith Kinard, Joseph Maraziti

TRACK  5
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

1. REBUILDING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES:  STRATEGIES FOR OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES
   Tuesday / 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
   Room 308
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   Hear how mixed use, mixed income and density combined can create vibrant neighborhoods.
   Moderator: Anton Nelessen
   Speakers: Daniel Brenna, Pete Kasabach, James Maley Jr., Joel Schwartz
   
   
2. PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING YOUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK
   Tuesday / 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
   Room 310
   Panelists will discuss strategies for preserving municipalities’ existing COAH affordable housing stock and administering municipalities’ current affordable housing inventory to help maintain quality affordable housing in the community.
   Moderator: Diane Johnson
   Speakers: Alan Mallach, John Murray, Michelle Norris, Gary Puma
   
   
3. BALANCING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
   Tuesday / 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
   Room 308
   Panelists will discuss how Millville, a NJ State designated Center is developing and how it is balancing the housing needs of the municipality and its residents, the economics of project development and the opportunities for businesses to locate or expand in town.  The panelists will also look at how to balance the needs of businesses and housing to improve the quality of life for the residents.
   Moderator: The Honorable James Quinn
   Speakers: Sam Bitonti, Ben Spinelli, Donna Turner
   
   
4. COAH UPDATE
   Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
   Room 309
   1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
   A panel of experts will present COAH’s revised third round affordable housing rules and discuss the impacts upon municipalities, developers and other participants in the COAH process.
   Moderator: Lucy Vandenberg
   Speakers: Frank Banisch, Elizabeth McKenzie, Joanne Harkins
   
   
5. MEETING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATIONS THROUGH COAH
   Wednesday / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
   Room 309  
   This session will focus on the expanded variety of mechanisms available to municipalities to address the revised third round COAH growth share obligation. The panel will focus on partnerships between municipalities, non-profits and the private sector as well as best practices in the design and location of affordable housing.
   Moderator: Tracy Siebold
   Speakers: Tim Doherty, Randall M. Gottesman, John Hatch, Dan McGuire