Housing Policy: How the National vs. Local Disconnect is Harming Cities

I recently had a chance to meet and hear from Dr. Rudiger Ahrend the head for the Urban Programme in the OECD’s Directorate for Public Governance and Territorial Development.   He gave a presentation at Housing Europe’s yearly conference regarding the rise of large cities and the challenges that it presents for housing.  Dr. Ahrend… Read More Housing Policy: How the National vs. Local Disconnect is Harming Cities

How the National vs. Local Disconnect is Harming Cities

I recently had a chance to meet and hear from Dr. Rudiger Ahrend the head for the Urban Programme in the OECD’s Directorate for Public Governance and Territorial Development.   He gave a presentation at Housing Europe’s yearly conference regarding the rise of large cities and the challenges that it presents for housing.  Dr. Ahrend… Read More How the National vs. Local Disconnect is Harming Cities

A Chance to Streamline the Public Housing and Section 8 Program

A recent notice in the federal register was released in conjunction with the President’s Executive Order in reducing unnecessary government regulation and waste. President Trump’s Executive Order in a Nutshell:  To cut to the chase, a committee has been established to identify unnecessary rules and regulations in the government with the further mission of replacing, reducing… Read More A Chance to Streamline the Public Housing and Section 8 Program