PD&R Edge Elist - 06/20/2012

New on The Edge

Message from the Assistant Secretary:
LGBT Focus
Promoting housing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals is a priority for HUD. Acting Assistant Secretary Erika Poethig celebrates LGBT Pride Month by highlighting the work being done throughout PD&R and HUD to ensure housing access for all Americans.

Research:
Safeguarding Subsidized Housing with Better Data
In New York City, the Subsidized Housing Information Project (SHIP) is providing a detailed picture of the city’s affordable housing stock and enabling housing professionals to better target resources.

In Practice:
A Green Way to Revitalization
North Philadelphia will soon benefit from a sustainably designed, mixed-use development project adjacent to one of the city’s busiest transit stations. Paseo Verde (“Green Way”) aims to balance the needs of neighborhood residents with those of Temple University faculty and students in providing a range of housing and community services.

Statistical Reports:
May 2012 Housing Scorecard
The Administration tracks progress towards stabilizing the nation’s housing market with a monthly scorecard. Issued by HUD and the U.S. Department of Treasury, the May scorecard includes key housing market trends and highlights the impact of the Administration’s housing recovery efforts.