Events


2025 Small Town & Rural Development Conference

Crystal Mountain Resort 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI, United States

Over the past 20 years, this conference has been the driving force behind positive change in rural Michigan. Connect with fellow leaders, learn from expert speakers, and discover actionable strategies […]

Use by Right and Administrative Approvals Webinar

Permitting uses by right and implementing administrative approvals can connect a community vision that is based on meaningful community engagement and articulated in a plan with more appropriate zoning review […]

Community Engagement for Housing: Changing Hearts and Minds, Webinar

Many planners find that when it comes to housing projects, the traditional engagement process does not draw a representative section of the community and, as a result, does not produce recommendations that meet the community’s needs, or the goals expressed in the adopted master plan. This session identifies the groups who are consistently struggling to […]

Community Champions Summit

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing 111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, United States

Join us to explore the different programs, policies, and possibilities that can advance economic prosperity, housing security, and a stronger community economic development field. New this year, CEDAM's annual QAP & LIHTC Summit will be incorporated into the robust housing track at the Community Champions Summit. We will be incorporating the discussions and sessions that […]

Rural Real Estate Development Boot Camp- Marquette

Superior Stay Hotel 1301 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI, United States

CEDAM’s Real Estate Development Boot Camp is a multi-part training program designed to give you the tools needed to develop affordable housing in your community. From rising construction costs to new funding sources, our training curriculum is updated each year to provide context around the current real estate development landscape in Michigan. We bring in […]

Transforming your Corridors with Housing

Most municipalities in Michigan have a corridor that is replete with resources, including infrastructure and even transit, which are underutilized. Hear from communities that are retrofitting their tired corridors into thriving, people-centered spaces that create new economic opportunities, using housing to lead the charge. Presenter:  Ryan Kilpatrick, AICP, Flywheel Register for Transforming your Corridors with […]

Midwest Community Land Trust (CLT) Conference

Park Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI, United States

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Midwest Community Land Trust (CLT) Conference will take place in Madison, Wisconsin! This annual gathering brings together CLT professionals, housing advocates, and community leaders from across the Midwest to share knowledge, build connections, and advance the mission of permanently affordable housing. Whether you're a seasoned CLT professional, […]