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Last week Housing Catalyst Manager of Supportive Housing and Community Partnerships Daniel Covey presented at the Housing First Partners Conference in Atlanta. Daniel joined Shopworks Architecture’s Jennifer Wilson to discuss the use of Trauma-Informed Design to support positive outcomes in Permanent Supportive Housing. Trauma-Informed Design (TID) is the creation of spaces that promote security, agency, connection, and dignity while avoiding retraumatization. Presenters shared their research on TID and the 4-Phase TID Process. They also explored staff and resident perspectives on TID at Housing Catalyst’s Mason Place. #HFPC #HousingFirst

Collaboration is a cornerstone of our work. Which is why we’re grateful for outstanding partners like Volunteers of America as we recognized a new milestone for resident wellbeing and energy efficiency this year. Listen as VOA VP of Real Estate Development Doug Snyder talks about the process behind Cadence – affordable homes for seniors in Fort Collins, Colorado – becoming the first-ever community to achieve Enterprise Green Communities Plus certification: https://bit.ly/44PASkw

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