On Saturday, December 2, 2006, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Wolfson Campus of Miami-Dade College, the Miami-Dade County Community Affordable Housing Strategies Alliance (CAHSA) will host the Miami -Dade Housing Summit.   This summit aims to provide a platform to allow a broad cross-section of the community to debate and discuss the recommendations of made by the Community Affordable Housing Strategies Alliance (CAHSA) Task Force.

Established in May 9, 2006 by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Resolution-558-06, to assist in addressing the housing crisis in Miami-Dade County, CAHSA is charged with the following duties, functions and responsibilities: 

• To identify the data gathering processes and procedures necessary to evaluate the housing crisis in Miami-Dade County.
• To establish methods of obtaining input on community needs and priorities, this may include public meetings, conducting focus groups and convening ad hoc panels.
• To develop solutions that should include recommending additional legislation and enforcement of existing legislation.
• To develop methods to inform the public about available funding and financing opportunities, rental and homeownership opportunities through an expanded public information and consumer education program.
• To plan and implement the convocation of a Miami-Dade County Housing Summit with the purpose of charting the course in program and policy development for the County as it establishes a comprehensive affordable housing strategy.
• To offer guidance in establishing a one-stop clearinghouse for information relating to housing in Miami-Dade County.
• To serve in an advisory capacity to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and the Mayor of Miami-Dade County and other public and governmental entities with respect to affordable housing issues.

The Housing Summit will give attendees the opportunity to offer their input and ideas during topical breakout sessions directed by members of the Task.

Resolving the housing crisis is the number-one priority for Miami-Dade County officials  The CAHSA Task Force is working to engage the public as it develops and recommends housing policies and procedures that provide all residents access to affordable, quality housing.

Register today and plan to give your input at the Miami-Dade County Housing Summit. Seating is limited, so reserve your space today!

Miami-Dade Housing Summit
Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Building 3
Chapman Conference Center, 2nd Floor
housingsummit@miamidade.gov

For questions, please call the Housing Summit Information Line at 305-375-4619.