AARP, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Elder Alliance, Tucson Housing Foundation, and Community Foundation for Southern Arizona are proud to host a series of Older Adult Alternative Housing Seminars.
The third seminar will provide information about resident-owned communities, including the status of manufactured homes throughout Pima County, the benefits of living in resident-owned communities. and how resident-owned communities create more affordable housing options.
The speakers for the event include:
- Paul Bradley, President ROC, USA
"What is a Resident Owned Community and How Do We Become One?" - Mark Kear, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona School of Geography, Development & Environment
“Manufactured Housing Gap” in Tucson and Pima County: Introduction and Preliminary Analysis - Mary Alice Theroux, Local Advocate
"Mobile Home Ownership and the Plight of Increased Rental Costs"
Invited Local Panel Organizations:
- Arizona Department of Housing
- Pima County and Tucson Industrial Development Authorities
- Pima County Community Land Trust
- Community Foundation for Tucson and Southern
- City County and State Funders
The seminar will be offered both in person (United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona - Sentinel Room) and virtually (via Zoom). The registration confirmation email will contain both the in-person location and the Zoom link.