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New Updates on The Edge - 08-08-2011

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PD&R’s online magazine, The Edge, provides you with a snapshot view of our newly released research, periodicals, publications, news, and commentaries on housing and urban development issues. Stay informed on all current topics and check back frequently, as our content is routinely updated.

New on The Edge

From the Assistant Secretary:
Using GIS to Enhance the Decisionmaking Process Part 1
In Part I of this two-part series, Assistant Secretary Bostic considers the challenge of using geospatial information system (GIS) technology in poicy settings. He outlines how GIS can be a powerful tool among agencies and organizations at various levels across the county, and how its capabilities help build community support, increase knowledge, and assist decisionmakers in solving problems.

HUD Partner Reports:
Community Participation: Creating a civic culture through local planning
Civic engagement is essential to good planning and good governance. This article provides an outline of basic elements for civic engagement, examples, and tools that need to be tailored to the specific local needs and customs.

In Practice:
State Supports Innovative Catalyst Projects
The Catalyst Projects for California Sustainable Strategies Pilot Program is the state’s latest endeavor in creating more opportunities for affordable housing and sustainable communities. With the Catalyst Program, the state has the opportunity to test innovative strategies and revitalize communities experiencing decline.

 

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Sustainable and Inclusive Housing Initiative
Participants of the Sustainable Urban Housing Competition: Collaborating for Livable and Inclusive Cities were tasked with creating models that promote sustainable urban housing opportunities. The response to the competition was overwhelming with over 300 entries from more than 30 countries. The winning teams — Argentina, Brazil, and the United States — exemplified an extra measure of innovation in presenting solutions that are sensitive to the local context but also have significant potential for scalability to other cities, regions, and countries.

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