Join UCS for the 2020 Human Service Summit – Build Our Housing Future. Be a part of the community conversation on housing, get an early look at housing data and survey insights from the Housing Study, and learn how you can participate in the Housing Task Force. This year, UCS is offering a special rate for residents not affiliated with an organization to participate. Agencies who would like to encourage clients to participate, contact UCS regarding participation scholarships.
When
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Click here to sign up for virtual attendance.
This year’s Summit will focus on the 2020 Johnson County Municipalities Community Housing Study/Task Force that is currently underway. The cities, county and UCS recently launched a community wide housing study, the findings of which will be used for a 10-year outlook on housing that local officials can use to make policy decisions in the future.
The Summit includes a multi-sector panel moderated by Steve Kraske of KCUR. To-date panelists include:
- Mayor Eric Mikkelson, City of Prairie Village
- Qiana Thomason, President/CEO, Health Forward Foundation
- Dennis Strait, AIA, ASLA, NCARB, LEED AP - Principal at Gould Evans
- Maria Zuluaga, The Zuluaga Real Estate Group
- Will Ruder, Executive Vice President, Homebuilders Association of Greater Kansas City
This is a unique opportunity to come together with representatives from various community sectors who care deeply about Johnson County and take part in a Housing Study listening session. Our community’s economic vitality and sustainability is only as healthy as those who live and work here. Special thanks to our Summit supporters including MARC, Johnson County Community College Foundation, REACH Healthcare Foundation, and United Way of Greater Kansas City.
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, this year’s Summit will be held virtually via Zoom for all attendees. (Note: If you have already registered for the in-person option, your registration has been moved to the virtual option. No other action is needed). A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to attendees on Aug. 24.