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Should FHFA’s REO-to-Rental Pilot Program Address Affordability?

Recently the National Low Income Housing Coaltion, as part of a blog series looking at discrimination in …

Posted by Matthew Brian Hersh on 15 May 12
No More Excuses: Principal Reduction Will Give Relief to American Homeowners
Posted 15 May 12
How Would Ending the Census Survey Affect Our Work?
Posted 14 May 12
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May 13  ·  NHI News »

Gurfel to Helm ULI Greenprint Center

Real estate investment and sustainability expert Helen Gurfel is the new executive director of the newly-created Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance. more

May 6  ·  Industry News »

Amy Hovey Named to Lead Community Progress

Hovey will assume the role of interim President and CEO when current President and CEO Dan Kildee takes a leave of absence to run for Congress. more

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Managing Neighborhood Change

A Framework for Sustainable and Equitable Revitalization

Tracking neighborhood change is hindered not only by lack of information and resources, but also by complicated data and measurements problems. Making connections between a neighborhood’s market dynamics and tools that can most effectively build market strength is often a hit or miss process. This report presents a strategic framework that can help practitioners and policy-makers foster sustainable and equitable neighborhood revitalization, building on solid market demand while ensuring that the neighborhood’s lower income households will benefit from the changes that have taken place.

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New Consolidated Plan Better Supports Community Investment Decisions

Mercedes Márquez, HUD's assistant secretary for community and planning development, outlines changes to HUD's Consolidated Plan. These changes are intended to streamline the application process, making it easier to comply with requirements. In addition, the expanded data and new mapping tool will serve as resources in analyzing local need and targeting strategies to address local challenges.