(Washington, DC) The public is invited to identify the needs of their communities and to comment on the Department’s performance during fiscal year 2005, in meeting the District’s housing and community development needs.

Residents and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to come out and participate in the development of policies and programs in the following areas: 1) affordable housing; 2) special needs housing; 3) homelessness; 4) homeownership; and 5) community development and public service activities. The Department is also interested in receiving community feedback on innovative strategies to enhance community participation during this planning process. Five public hearings will be held throughout the city. If you would like to testify, you are encouraged to sign up in advance. Email or call (202) 442-7256. Learn more about the Community Needs Hearing.*

Hearing Dates	Location	Address
Monday, November 7       7:00 pm	Metropolitan Police Department Regional Operations Command North	801 Shepherd Street, NW
Tuesday, November 8 7:00 pm	Marshall Heights Community Development Organization	3939 Benning Road, NE
Tuesday, November 15 7:00 pm	Washington Highlands Library	115 Atlantic Street, SE
Wednesday, November 16 7:00 pm	Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church Family Life Center	605 Rhode Island Avenue, N.E
Friday, November 18 12:00 pm	DHCD Focus: Special Needs Housing	801 N Capitol Street, NE, 9th Floor