CapCon 2024 Program

Wednesday, March 13

The Power to Transform Michigan Internet Is in Your Hands

Meeting Rooms 103–104 Seize this moment to directly impact your internet quality! Michigan is receiving $1.6 billion to upgrade internet infrastructure via the BEAD Program, and your voice is the key to securing a share for your area. The BEAD Program provides federal funding to make grants to eligible entities for broadband planning, deployment, mapping, equity, and adoption projects. Incorrect mapping means no funding—it’s that simple. Join us for a conversation on the BEAD Program to date, what will come next with the completion of the State Challenge Process, and what local governments can do to continue their preparations to ensure every Michigander is empowered to access quality broadband connectivity that meets their needs. Presented by: Speaker: Chris Greene Hutchings, Michigan Moonshot Program Manager, Merit Network CC 3: Equity and Inclusion CC 9: Community and Resident Service CC 10: Service Delivery CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting Housing is at the forefront of nearly every community dialogue. This session will examine tools for housing data research and how to respond to shifting needs with increased housing variety. First up, MIHousingData.org, a free public resource designed to help community members and housing stakeholders across the state with greater access to their data. Then, we’ll look at new building options. The Pattern Book Homes project, launched in 2022 and expanded in 2023, features six free building plans, zoning reform how-to, a discussion of cost-effective energy efficiency features, and notes on housing financing tools. Speakers: David Allen, Manager, Office of Market Research, Michigan State Housing Development Authority Melissa Milton-Pung, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League Hitting Home on Housing: Tools for Knowledge and Action Meeting Room 201

Moderator:

Michael Lesich, Mayor, Fraser

CC 9: Community and Resident Service CC 10: Service Delivery CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting

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