PD&R Edge Elist - 07/10/2012

New on The Edge

Message from the Acting Assistant Secretary:
Mapping Tools Transform Community Planning for HUD Funds
While information is critical to decisionmaking, data is often inaccessible to the public and underutilized. Acting Assistant Secretary Erika Poethig discusses the new eCon Planning Suite and how it is streamlining the Consolidated Planning process for local officials while promoting transparency and public access to information.

Research:
Well-Being of Relocated Subsidized Households in Chicago
Research based on the Chicago Housing Authority’s Plan for Transformation is providing valuable insights into the benefits and challenges for public housing residents who are relocated as a result of public housing redevelopment and rehabilitation.

In Practice:
Baltimore Revitalization Generates New Safety Standards in Demolition
A new protocol to protect air quality around large demolition sites has been developed in East Baltimore. The protocol has proven effective in protecting against lead-dust accumulation and is generating interest in communities across the county.

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