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Upcoming Webinars: June 2012

By Emily Porcari, May 30, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 1:00-3:00pm ET. Communication Strategies for Planning Processes. Register here.

In this interactive training, participants will learn new ways to develop effective community engagement techniques for planning programs and processes. Sponsored by the NADO Research Foundation and the National Association of Counties.

Tuesday, June 12, 2:00-3:30pm ET. A Guidebook for Sustainability Performance Measurement for Transportation Agencies. Register here.

The Transportation Research Board will outline performance measures in a guidebook for transportation agencies.

Wednesday, June 13, 2:00-3:00pm ET. What Public Transit Means for Public Health. Register here.

Explore how public transit may impact health and how increased spending on sustainable modes of transportation can benefit health and reduce social inequities.

Wednesday, June 13, 3:00-5:00pm ET. How PHAs Can Keep Housing Affordable By Controlling Transportation Costs. Register here.

Learn how public housing authorities can use HUD’s new Location Affordability Portal and online tools like the Transportation Cost Calculator to help them make more informed decisions. Sponsored by HUD’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities.