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PD&R Edge Elist - 06/05/2012

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PD&R's online magazine, The Edge, provides you with a snapshot view of our newly released research, periodicals, publications, news, and commentaries on housing and urban development issues. Stay informed on current topics and check back frequently, as our content is routinely updated.

New on The Edge

Message from the Assistant Secretary:
Erika Poethig, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research

In her first message on The Edge, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Erika Poethig discusses the importance of building upon the legacy established by former Assistant Secretary Bostic and the leadership role PD&R will have in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative under her direction.

Research:
Pre-Purchase Counseling Outcomes

The “Pre-Purchase Counseling Outcome Study” is one of two reports recently published by PD&R to explore outcomes related to HUD funded counseling programs. The report provides valuable insights into the clients utilizing pre-counseling services, the types of services received, whether homeownership was attained, and the circumstances that helped clients become homeowners.

In Practice:
Green Rehabilitation Updates Supportive Housing in Berkeley

As multifamily buildings age, the Physical Needs Assessment is critical to identifying the necessary repairs and upgrades to keep buildings in service. The rehabilitation of the Erna P. Harris Court supportive housing project in Berkeley, CA demonstrates how a Green Physical Needs Assessment can compliment a traditional Physical Needs Assessment to guide investments aimed at maximizing the efficiency of building operations.

 

Spotlight

Selections from the Archives

Selections from the Archives
As PD&R moves forward with its Research Roadmap to guide future studies, past reports continue to inform today’s policy decisions. Over the past year, more than 400 original reports exploring a variety of housing and community development topics have been made available to the public in the HUD USER “Publication Archives.”

 

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