Fair Housing Conference to take place next week

On April 16 and 17, the city will host a Fair Housing Conference that is free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to join a host of experts in the field to share ideas and learn more about fair housing issues. The conference will feature panel discussions, housing resources and a tour of the Colony Park Sustainable Community. The 1968 Fair Housing Act, which was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, made discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and familial status illegal. This is the second year for the city’s conference, which is put on as a cooperative effort between the city’s Office of Civil Rights, Housing Department and Economic Development Department. It will take place at Norris Conference Center and registration to attend can be done online here. “The 2024 Fair Housing Conference hosted by the City of Austin will span two full days, offering insightful discussions on legal updates, current fair housing issues, and strategies for fostering inclusive communities of opportunity,” Tamela Saldana, interim director of the Office of Civil Rights, said in a statement to the press.  “It’s an invaluable opportunity to reflect on our progress in advancing fair housing principles.”