Events: How people experiencing homelessness in DC can find stable housing quicker

For many people experiencing homelessness, finding stable housing can be a long and arduous journey. Join NYU Washington, DC and Friendship Place as they present a webinar panel unpacking the issues surrounding those experiencing homelessness.

This discussion will highlight what families endure as they pursue options such as short-term housing, voucher-supported housing programs, and other low-cost options in the area. The purpose of the panel is to see how agencies and nonprofit organizations can make the process easier.

Panelists include Jeffery R. Hayward, Executive Vice President of Fannie Mae; Joe LeMense, Managing Director of United Bank’s Non-Profit and Community Development Group; Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness; James Campbell, Principal of Somerset Development; and Ray Suarez, American Broadcast Journalist (CAS ‘85) who will serve as moderator.

The conversation begins at 12 pm Thursday. Click here for more information about this event.

Wednesday, October 7

Chat with the makers of 99% Invisible: If you are a fan of the urbanist podcast 99% Invisible, here is your chance to meet host/creator Roman Mars and producer Kurt Kohlstedt as they discuss their show and their new book: The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design. This virtual event will be from 7:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday. Tickets are $12. Registration is required.

Tuesday, October 13

Learn about what’s new with moveDC: What will the future of multi-modal transportation look like in DC? The District Department of Transportation is revamping its plan, moveDC, and is inviting people to learn about its planned changes. The first public meeting will be held on October 13 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Click here for more information.

Friday, October 16

Meet me at the intersection of sustainability and civil engineering: Join Dr. Pradeep Behera, an engineering educator, and associate professor of Civil Engineering at UDC, for a discussion about the impact of civil engineering on the built environment, and the “urban water resources and engineered systems that have been implemented over time.” The discussion begins on October 18 at 12 pm via Zoom. Click here for the link.

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