why partnerships matter
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At the Crossroads…
Why Partnerships Matter for Improving the
Post-Foreclosure Landscape
Lynn M. Ross, AICPDirector of State and Local Initiatives
National Housing ConferenceFor more than 75 years, the nonprofit
National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the United Voice for Housing.
A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC’s broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.
Center for Housing PolicyResearch affiliate of NHC
specializes in developing solutions through research
Works to broaden understanding of the nation’s housing challenges and to examine the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.
Expanded State and Local Strategy
Increasing the Availability of Affordable Homes: A Handbook of High-impact State and Local Solutions Released in January 2007 Foundation for larger strategy
HousingPolicy.org Online guide to state and local housing policy Launched January 2008
Solutions for Working Families Hosted in Chicago June 2009 First-of-its-kind learning conference for state and
local leaders working on housing issues
Housing by the Numbers
3,957,643 20 14.8 million 7.6 $3.75 billion
What Do We Know?
At the Crossroads…
Foreclosure Crisis Not Over Housing Still Not Affordable Transportation and Energy Costs Rising Challenged State and Local Budgets Game-Changing Federal Legislation Coming
What Should We Do?
Develop comprehensive, coordinated housing policy Focus on Production and Preservation Link Housing to Transportation Solutions Zoning that Encourages Housing Diversity, Compact
Development, and Affordability
Make it easier for families to reduce reliance on cars Increase Density near Public-Transit and Job Centers Improve Public Transit System Facilitate Complete Streets, Biking, and Walking
What Should We Do?
Guarantee access by families to transit- and job-accessible neighborhoods Rental Housing Preservation Inclusionary Zoning (w/ permanent affordability) Shared Equity Homeownership Employer-Assisted Housing
Improve energy efficiency in the construction,
rehabilitation, operation, and location of homes
How Will We Do It?
Recognize the Opportunity Encourage Interagency Coordination Engage in Sustainable Decision-Making Use Best Practices to create Next Practices Build Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
Why Partnerships?
Maximize Community Assets Leverage Limited Financial Resources Build and Implement a Stronger Strategy Expand Affordability to More Families
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