Policy Briefs
Moving to Healthier Neighborhoods: Options for Local Advocacy (Meghan Hottel, Philip Tegeler, and Megan Haberle, May 2014)
A PRRAC Policy Brief (May 2014). By Meghan Hottel, Philip Tegeler, and Megan Haberle. Excerpt: "Research has shown that children living in high-poverty, racially isolated neighborhoods face significant health risks. In response, advocates have often focused on improving the housing and neighborhood conditions that contribute to these heightened health risks. This Policy … [Read more...] about Moving to Healthier Neighborhoods: Options for Local Advocacy (Meghan Hottel, Philip Tegeler, and Megan Haberle, May 2014)
PRRAC’s Analysis of NLIHC’s “Out of Reach 2013” Report (March 2013)
Introduction Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) releases the Out of Reach report, which provides an important measure of how far the United States still has to go to provide decent affordable housing to families in need. The report’s findings are even more crucial this year due to the impending impact of sequestration under the Budget … [Read more...] about PRRAC’s Analysis of NLIHC’s “Out of Reach 2013” Report (March 2013)
Accessing Opportunity: Recommendations for Marketing and Tenant Selection in LIHTC and Other Housing Programs (Megan Haberle, Ebony Gayles, & Philip Tegeler, December 2012)
A PRRAC Policy Brief (December 2012). By Megan Haberle, Ebony Gayles, and Philip Tegeler. Read the Policy Brief... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Even where affordable housing is available in high-opportunity communities, it may not truly be accessible to low-income and minority tenants without well-designed outreach and admissions practices. Communities rich in … [Read more...] about Accessing Opportunity: Recommendations for Marketing and Tenant Selection in LIHTC and Other Housing Programs (Megan Haberle, Ebony Gayles, & Philip Tegeler, December 2012)
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Secondary Mortgage Market Reform: Making the Connection (PRRAC, July 2011)
A PRRAC Policy Brief (July 2011). Excerpt: "Unfortunately, the Administration’s Report to Congress does not explain how to achieve these goals in a reformed housing finance system. This Policy Brief will offer some more detailed principles and specific proposals on how the AFFH duty might be included in the Administration’s final plan." Read the Policy Brief… … [Read more...] about Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Secondary Mortgage Market Reform: Making the Connection (PRRAC, July 2011)
