Professional Development & Public Education Events

CRA’s conferences, seminars and workshops improve the skill sets and knowledge bases of redevelopment practitioners.

 

To register online for our events, click here.  For a CRA conference schedule click here.

 

Our events offer substantive sessions, networking opportunities, and venues to create public-private partnerships. The following programs are open to all interested persons:

 

Annual Conference & Expo

A large convention of local and state officials, organizations and firms to take part in substantive sessions, small group discussions, a trade show, networking, and keynotes that provoke thought, stir to action, develop relationships and renew acquaintances.

 

Introduction to Redevelopment

An educational seminar and survey course on redevelopment.

 

Redevelopment Institute

Up to one dozen intensive, hands-on classes in small forums.

 

Redevelopment Accounting 101 Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of redevelopment accounting.

Financial Reporting Workshop

Detailed guidance on the preparation of state required reports.

 

Sustainable Redevelopment

A conference for sustainable redevelopment.

 

Affordable Housing Conference

A joint meeting of CRA and the California Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies to address California housing issues and needs.

 

Regional Legislative/Membership Meetings

Held throughout California, seven dates in October provide a forum for information about results of CRA’s legislative efforts and discussion with members to give the Association direction on the needs of local government and private-sector members.