Housing and Urban Development

Texas State Capitol building

Fair Housing Advocates Sue Texas Governor Over Housing Voucher Law

A Dallas non-profit has sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott over what it calls a blatantly racist law that allows landlords to refuse payment in federal housing vouchers.

February 22, 2017 - The Dallas Morning News

Julian Castro

An Interview with HUD Secretary Julian Castro

"We use housing as a platform to create greater opportunity in people's lives."

August 24, 2015 - The Diane Rehm Show

HUD and VA: Homeless Vets Down 12%

The results are in keeping with a federal goal to eliminate veteran homelessness by 2015 through grants and other measures to ensure permanent housing. Steve Vogel reports.

January 7, 2012 - The Washington Post

So Where Should We Plan on People Living in the Future?

Having become something of a junkie who overdoses on political and economic news, it is only natural that I try to help justify that time investment by scouring the news for tidbits that have professional relevance.  Just this past week several things have come across my monitor that have made me reflect. 

March 6, 2009 - Steven Polzin

HUD Secretary Resigns

Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, announced his resignation Monday, effective April 18.

March 31, 2008 - The Washington Post

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The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

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