ICYMI: PD&R Quarterly Update on Housing and Family Formation

Housing and Family Formation

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, HUD's Office of Policy Development & Research (PD&R) hosted a hybrid PD&R Quarterly Update on housing and family formation. In case you missed the event or would like to revisit the proceedings, you can view a recording of the entire event here. In addition to the agenda below, HUD Secretary Scott Turner provided remarks to frame the issue, which you can view here.

• John Gibbs, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Brad Wilcox, University Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, University of Virginia

• Alison Bell, Acting Director, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Public and Indian Housing
• Patrick T. Brown, Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center
• Eric Cochling, Chief Program Officer, Georgia Center for Opportunity
• Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor, Orlando World Outreach Church
• Moderator: Brad Wilcox, University Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, University of Virginia

We sincerely appreciate your interest in the topic of housing and family formation. We hope that you will join us for future PD&R Quarterly Updates on important and timely housing topics.