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The impact of reductions in capital investments to public housing authorities

March 14, 2013

A study by Econsult shows that cutting Public Housing Capitol actually costs more than it saves by calculating the negative impacts of loss of investment in the homes.

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Federal Housing Budget, Policies and Programs

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HUD Announces Tier 1 Renewal Projects under the FY2012 CoC Program

March 14, 2013

Approximately $1.54 billion is being awarded for renewal competitive programs that were highly prioritized by their communities.

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Federal Housing Budget, Policies and Programs

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Land Bank momentum gaining ground in Philadelphia

March 12, 2013

The effort is based on national best practices, and designed to effectively address the issue of vacant, unoccupied, rundown houses and empty lots in Philadelphia.

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Blight/Vacant Property

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The Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Philadelphia invite paper submissions for their 11th annual Policy Summit

March 12, 2013

The conference brings together researchers and practitioners interested in economic policy and development in low- and moderate-income communities.

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The National Low Income Housing Coalition releases Out of Reach 2013 report

March 11, 2013

The report details the minimum wage required to rent a market rate 2 bedroom apartment.

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Sign Your Name Today

March 8, 2013

The Alliance is signing a letter to Members of Congress urging them to repeal the sequester. Add your voice.

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Federal Housing Budget, Policies and Programs

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Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter given a boost by Family Service Association

March 7, 2013

With a new name, community partnerships, and dedicated volunteers, a Bristol Twp shelter has been dramatically improved.

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Submit your project ideas to the Open Government Knight News Challenge

March 7, 2013

How might we improve the way citizens and governments interact?

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Taking the city's pulse on Sequestration Day

March 7, 2013

Executive director Liz Hersh talks about how cuts will affect those most in need.

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HUD Sec. Donovan notifies Gov. Corbett of sequestration’s harmful impact to Pennsylvania

March 7, 2013

In FY2013, PA will face a $37.5M reduction in rental assistance programs and more than $82.5M overall.

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Federal Housing Budget, Policies and Programs

State Housing Budget, Policies and Programs

Strengthening the Rental Market

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