Creating Balance in the Locations of LIHTC Developments: This new report by Jill Khadduri examines the role of state "qualified allocation plans" in influencing the location of new affordable housing tax credit developments in high opportunity communities, and the importance of coordinating housing investment in lower opportunity communities with broader … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 21, 2013): Creating balance in the location of LIHTC developments?
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PRRAC Update (February 7, 2013): New housing mobility “toolkit” – and more
Housing mobility report & toolkit: A new resource from PRRAC and the Urban Institute, "Expanding Choice: Practical Strategies for Building a Successful Housing Mobility Program," provides a step-by-step outline and extensive resources for public housing agencies, state and local governments, and non-profits interested in helping Housing Choice Voucher families … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 7, 2013): New housing mobility “toolkit” – and more
PRRAC Update (January 24, 2013): Honoring Chester Hartman; HUD’s transportation policies
Honoring Chester Hartman: We are proud to report that the National Low Income Housing Coalition is honoring PRRAC's Director of Research (and former Executive Director), Chester Hartman, with the Cushing N. Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award at their national conference awards reception on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 at the Washington Court Hotel. Please save the date and register … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (January 24, 2013): Honoring Chester Hartman; HUD’s transportation policies
PRRAC Update (January 10, 2013): New housing mobility programs; South Africa housing policy
New housing mobility programs in Seattle and Philadelphia metro areas: The King County (Washington) Housing Authority has announced a plan to develop a new housing mobility counseling program for its Section 8 voucher families, in an effort to boost the academic performance of children. The program's goals include informing families about neighborhood and … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (January 10, 2013): New housing mobility programs; South Africa housing policy
PRRAC Update (December 13, 2012): Our most diverse zip code?
New from One Nation Indivisible: Life in 98118: Seattle's Rainier Valley - One of the Nation's Most Diverse Zip Codes - another in a series of explorations of the power of diversity to strengthen our democracy. From the documentation and organizing project "One Nation Indivisible" (co-sponsored by PRRAC and the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute at Harvard … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (December 13, 2012): Our most diverse zip code?
