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We know that housing and health are deeply connected, but it can be challenging to translate that connection into policies, programs, and practices. City leaders often have to convince community stakeholders that health and housing are intertwined in order to implement housing improvements.

Learn about a new message guide for advancing health and equity through housing to help you make the case for housing policy that will directly benefit resident wellbeing and public health. This conversation with the Healthy Housing Learning Lab will highlight key strategies and messages to advocate for housing improvements. Join city leaders for an interactive session with a presentation of the message guide followed by a discussion on how you can use it in your community.