PD&R Edge Elist 11/27/2012

New on The Edge

Message from the Acting Assistant Secretary:
Shaping Disaster Resilience and Recovery Policies: PD&R’s Role
As the states and local communities affected by Hurricane Sandy continue with recovery efforts, Acting Assistant Secretary Erika Poethig discusses the critical role that PD&R has played in supporting disaster response and resiliency efforts across all levels of government.

In Practice:
Community Land Trusts in Atlanta, Georgia: A Central Server Model
With housing prices increasing in Atlanta’s BeltLine neighborhoods, the Atlanta Land Trust Collaborative is working to create and support a “central server” driven network of neighborhood land trusts to promote and preserve low- and moderate- income homeownership opportunities.

Statistical Reports:
Housing Scorecard October 2012
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 October scorecard includes key housing market trends and highlights the impact of the Administration’s housing recovery efforts.