New Updates on The Edge

New on The Edge

Message from PD&R Leadership:
The Housing and Health Connection from the Data Side
A growing body of research linking housing to health outcomes has expanded the scope of housing and community development research at HUD and throughout the field. Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Katherine O'Regan discusses collaborative efforts in which PD&R is matching data on HUD-assisted renters with health data for the same populations, as a cost-effective way to better inform policy and research.

In Practice:
Legends Park West Redevelopment Retains Sense of Community
Built in 1938 as the first federally funded housing development for African Americans in Memphis, Dixie Homes has been redeveloped under the name Legends Park to honor the notable residents throughout its history. Legends Park West, the most recent phase of the 339-unit Hope VI development, has been acknowledged as an example of an effective community partnership.

Policy Update:
Expanding Opportunity Through Fair Housing Choice
Fair housing remains critical to the pursuit of sustainable and inclusive communities, yet housing discrimination continues to undermine efforts to support equal opportunity for all. Renewed efforts at both local and federal level are promoting fair housing choice with the ultimate goal of reducing economic inequality by ensuring equal opportunity.