The shifting face of federal involvement in housing and community development

Article Abstract:

The question whether the federal involvement in housing and community development is on the cusp of a major shift in the government's role in providing housing and community development programs and services is discussed along with the measures to be taken. This shifting face is taken under consideration for the development of policies, which sustains the nation's commitment to working families and the less fortunate who need better housing and a suitable living environment.

United Kingdom, Government expenditures, Other Activities Related to Real Estate, REAL ESTATE, Real Estate Services, Real estate industry, Government finance

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Many hands make light work

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A review of the recent trend of housing authorities to partner with private partners to finance and build communities is given. The Vancouver Housing Authority teamed with six private groups to develop a ten acre elementary school and seven acre housing development.

Canada, Buildings and facilities, Community development, Housing authorities

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Rising to the top

Article Abstract:

Local governments are expected to improve financial assistance and provide repair services in order to help Minnesota preserve its housing stock. Various strategies and enforcement mechanisms to preserve existing houses in Minnesota are mentioned.

Financial management, Minnesota, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Public Assistance-Total Govt, Finance, Protection and preservation, Domestic economic assistance, Company financing, Commercial real estate

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