The National Housing Insitute supports the individuals and organizations that work to create healthy and thriving communities. NHI is at the intersection of theory, practice and policy in commununity development. We support the field through our quarterly magazine, Shelterforce, as well as through research, convenings, and our community development blog, Rooflines.
 

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Preserving New York’s Preservation Companies

Like many states over the past several years, New York State has been implementing fiscal austerity …

Posted by Corianne Scally on 21 Feb 12
On Foot and Wheels, in Town and in the Country
Posted 17 Feb 12
Partnership Potential: Land Banks and Community Land Trusts
Posted 15 Feb 12
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February 20  ·  Industry News »

MacArthur Awards “Creative and Effective” Nonprofits

Award recognizes recognizes and supports institutions that “address some of the world’s most pressing problems in creative ways.” more

February 20  ·  Industry News »

Center for New York City Neighborhoods Names New Executive Director

Current Center for New York City Neighborhoods Interim Director Christie Peale has been named as the organization’s executive director. CNYCN is an independent non-profit created in 2008 as New York City’s public/private foreclosure prevention resource and response. more

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Building A Better Urban Future

New Directions for Housing Policies in Weak Market Cities

A policy paper for practitioners and policymakers investing housing resources in weak market cities. The project focuses on market-driven approaches, the integration of affordable and market-rate housing and the use of housing as a core element in both economic development and neighborhood revitalization strategies. The project is in collaboration with the Community Development Partnerships’ Network, LISC and the Enterprise Foundation.

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Shelterforce Interview: Shelley Poticha

Shelterforce speaks with Shelley Poticha, director of HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, about implementing sustainable policy at the federal level while encouraging local innovation, keeping down the cost of green housing, and effecting change while dealing with federal government bureaucracy.