Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD

HUD: The Basics on an Embattled Agency

HUD has a complicated and controversial history, and it's all coming into play as the Trump Administration proposes funding cuts and installs problematic leadership.

March 20, 2017 - Curbed

A Defense of HUD's Grant Funding

Next City explores the possible consequences of reported desire by the Trump Administration to cut $6 billion from the budget of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

March 16, 2017 - Next City

Robert Weaver Building

Trump Administration Budget Draft Could Cut HUD Budget, Planning Grants, More

The Washington Post has a big scoop about the early draft of the Trump Administration's budget for the Department of Housing Urban Development.

March 9, 2017 - The Washington Post

Trump, Carson, and 'Inner Cities'

Both during the campaign and his victory speech, President-elect Trump referenced the troubled conditions of 'inner cities.' A Tufts professor offers advice for the new administration if it really wants to help.

December 11, 2016 - Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Measuring Up to HUD's New Fair Housing Rules

After beefing up the 1968 Fair Housing Act, the feds are guiding cities to compliance.

October 24, 2016 - Next City

Housing

The Landlord vs. the Fair Housing Lawyer: Race and Planning in the 2016 Election

The 2016 election presents a contest between two campaigns with fundamentally different views of fair housing in the United States—at a time when fair housing is a growing challenge with deep ramifications for the nation.

October 12, 2016 - Jason Reece

HUD Announces Latest Round of Choice Neighborhood Grants

Ten new neighborhoods join 63 previous grant winners under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.

June 30, 2016 - Next City

Republican debate

What Does the Upcoming Presidential Election Mean for HUD?

An op-ed explains the significance of the 2016 presidential election for the political clout of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Those supporting the agenda of HUD, according to this argument, should be wary of a Republican victory.

October 29, 2015 - Edward Poteat

Project Housing

What HUD's Been Up To

The new "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" rule may impose additional paperwork burdens on local government, but is unlikely to cause major policy changes.

September 3, 2015 - Michael Lewyn

HUD Decides to Evict 'Over-Income' Public Housing Tenants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has shifted its response to an audit finding tens of thousands "over-income" residents living in subsidized housing.

August 20, 2015 - The Washington Post

Why 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' Matters

An interview with a leading academic on the subject of fair housing offers perspective on the new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

July 25, 2015 - Salon

Obama Administration Adds New Clout to Fair Housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the details of the final rule for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, which will give new strength to the goals set forth by the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

July 10, 2015 - The New York Times

A Case Study in Planning for Inclusion and Affordability

New federal programs are enabling planning processes that deliver positive outcomes for a broader scope of the population. Seattle provides an example of how federal money is supporting the success of inclusive planning processes.

June 22, 2015 - Next City

Looking Back at the APA's HUD Secretary's Opportunity and Empowerment Award

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is celebrating its 50th year. To help commemorate the occasion, the American Planning Association looks back on its partnership with HUD.

June 19, 2015 - American Planning Association

HUD's 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' Provokes Controversy in Congress

A rule proposed by the Obama Administration has been criticized for attempting to build an "unrealistic utopia." The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing would require cities to fund affordable housing in a broader spectrum of neighborhoods.

June 15, 2015 - The Hill

Project Housing

How a Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Influenced U.S. Public Housing

Former HUD counsel and current Philadelphia mayoral contender Nelson Diaz laid the groundwork for "entrepreneurial" approaches to public housing. Whether the resulting projects were effective is up for debate.

March 10, 2015 - PlanPhilly

Money, Options Pour into Pruitt-Igoe in St. Louis—Are They Any Good?

The long shadow of 20th century urban renewal strategies color the debate over three potential redevelopment proposals for the site of the former site of the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex on St. Louis' Near North Side.

February 27, 2015 - Next City

HUD Report: Progress in the Fight Against Homelessness

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2014 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress shows substantial decreases in the number of homeless this year, especially homeless veterans.

November 5, 2014 - The Washington Post - Wonkblog

Section 8 Kids

HUD Data Shows: 'Who Lives in Subsidized Housing?'

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released data about households receiving federal housing assistance. Lisa Sturtevant, writing for the National Housing Conference, provides an overview of the data.

July 22, 2014 - National Housing Conference

Henderson, NV Awarded $3.5M HUD Challenge Grant

The largest regional plan in Clark County history, Henderson will be using the funds to more sustainably link transportation, land use, and people. Guy Dawson reports.

December 23, 2011 - The Henderson Press

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