Housing Opportunities for All Georgians: A Call to Action
A symposium made possible through the support of
the University of Georgia Housing and Demographics Research Center (HDRC),
HDRC Board of Advisors, and
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Additional Sponsorship Provided By:
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Georgia Municipal Association
UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences
UGA Office of Vice President for Public Service and Outreach
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Georgia State Trade Association of Non-Profit Developers

This program is supported in part by the President's Venture Fund
through the generous gifts of the University of Georgia Partners.

Housing Opportunities for All Georgians:
A Call to Action is a one-day symposium developed to educate states, local governments, homebuilders, developers, and affordable housing advocacy groups that are committed to producing affordable housing for the millions of hardworking, middle-income families such as teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses, service sector employees, returning veterans, and others, who struggle to find homes and apartments within their budgets. This conference will show you ways that regulatory reform and innovation can help to reduce the cost of housing. By implementing such reforms, communities can ensure that families may enjoy the benefits of living in desirable, affordable housing that is convenient to their workplace which will help to minimize on long commutes.

This is your opportunity to discover what is working in other communities, both large and small, in Georgia.

Cost on/before September 11 — $25
Cost after September 11 — $40
Cost includes lunch, breaks, and continuing education units

Preliminary Agenda*

*Please see the HDRC website for up-to-date information on the agenda, the speakers, and additional sponsors. http://www.fcs.uga.edu/hace/hdrc/news.html

Georgia Center Information

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities that develop intellectual and human potential. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, contact your event coordinator, Jean Mann at 706-542-2237 or Jean.Mann@georgiacenter.uga.edu, by September 17, 2007.

Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00 p.m. ET, August 30, 2007. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.

Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8 each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Georgia Center.

Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Full refunds are available for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. ET, September 10, 2007. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a program is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

For questions and registration,
please contact Karen Tinsley,
UGA Housing and Demographics Research Center
at 706-542-4949 or at KLT@uga.edu

Registration