Earth Day carries a different significance to many people. For some it’s a day to call attention to issues of environmental justice, to others it’s a day to highlight achievements in energy efficiency, and yet for others it’s a day to admire and preserve our planet’s natural wonders. For us here at HUD’s Office of [...]
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As President Obama often says, “this is a make or break moment for the middle class” and for those who are working hard to reach it. The American middle class is beginning to recover from the economic crisis. The economy has added private sector jobs for two straight years, for a total of over 3.9 [...]
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Today, HUD and all federal agencies, under the leadership of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), released environmental justice strategies, implementation plans and progress reports, outlining steps agencies will take to protect communities facing greater health and environmental risks. The release of the environmental justice strategies is part [...]
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Home of the day: Solar panels atop Washington D.C’s new affordable housing community Sheridan Station Secretary Donovan announces over $1.4 billion in Continuum of Care funding for homeless programs. The New York Times examines the challenges our cities face as they try to make do with less CDBG funds. [...]
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Home of the day: Midwest’s first affordable LGBT Senior Housing facility. Affordable housing complex will create jobs in Santa Fe, NM. Representative Al Green fights for homeless veterans. The Florida housing market shows signs of growth. Colorado’s sustainability plans. And here is more on the Senate’s efforts to reduce home energy expenses.
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