PD&R Edge Elist - 05/08/2012

New on The Edge

Message from the Assistant Secretary:
PD&R Research Partnerships
Cooperative agreements with outside institutions can greatly expand PD&R’s research capacity. Assistant Secretary Bostic discusses the importance of these partnerships following Congress’s recent decision to restore HUD’s ability to enter into noncompetitive research agreements.

In Practice:
Employer-Assisted Housing Returns to Seattle’s University District
Partnerships in Seattle, along with plans for a new light rail station, are spurring the development of new workforce-targeted housing in an effort to expand housing opportunities and reduce commute times for employees in the city’s University District.

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