Can Housing Policies Build A Better Urban Future?

Can housing policies and programs be used more strategically to revitalize weak market cities? A new report shows how to harness market forces for growth while protecting the poor.

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August 4, 2005, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

After decades of struggle, cities throughout the nation are reevaluating their strategies for revitalization. In this unique collaboration, the National Housing Institute with the Community Development Partnerships Network, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the Enterprise Foundation presents a guide for practitioners and policymakers seeking to understand market forces and use housing policies and programs to strategically harness these forces for growth.

Thanks to David Holtzman

FULL STORY: Building a Better Urban Future: New Directions in Housing Policy for Weak Market Cities

Wednesday, August 3, 2005 in National Housing Institute

Community / Economic Development United States

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