BOSTON, Dec. 30, 2008 --- A new report released by MHP finds that the three most important factors in determining metro area employment growth are how much housing the region builds, its success in attracting new residents, and the extent to which it is dependent on manufacturing employment.
Housing News
State Updates
FY 2009 Capital Budget Released; DHCD Allocated $193 Million in Bond Cap for Housing Programs
Now in its ninth year, the Greater Boston Affordable Housing Design Competition is designed to focus a new generation of thinkers on issues related to affordable housing. By matching graduate students with professionals, the competition provides the opportunity to combine class room experience with real world practice in affordable housing development.
Dept of Housing & Community Development's Fiscal Year 2009 Resource Summary
CHAPA Analysis of FY2009 Bond Cap for Housing
Federal Policy Recommendations for 2009
Prepared by Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association
The Expiring Use report, prepared by CEDAC, uses the most current data available from HUD and MassHousing, based on updates from mid-October 2008.
Full Expiring Use Report
Report End Notes
From the Wall Street Journal - Fannie Mae is finalizing a national policy that will allow tenants to remain in their homes even if their landlord goes into foreclosure - a landmark decision for tenants.
The policy will be in effect Jan. 9, Fannie Mae said Sunday, and reflects growing pressure on the mortgage company from a legal-aid group that threatened to sue over recent evictions. The company said it will also ensure its current holiday moratorium on new evictions is being followed until the new policy takes effect.
NY Times article Announcing Shaun Donovan as HUD Secretary
From the U.S. Census Bureau - For the past several years the Census Bureau has released data products from the American Community Survey (ACS) in the form of 1-year estimates. These estimates were based on data collected in a single calendar year and describe the average characteristics for that specific year. For example, the 2006 ACS estimates generally describe the average social, economic, demographic, and housing characteristics for calendar year 2006. Beginning in December 2008, the Census Bureau introduces ACS multiyear estimates, specifically 3-year estimates.