Volume 5 Issue 1

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Top Ten State and Local Strategies to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
Policy makers often resist addressing the need for affordable housing because there are limited funds for subsidies. But Dr. Chris Nelson shows that many innovative policy and program actions can stimulate affordable housing production at little or no cost to the government.

Perspectives
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg comments on the importance of affordable housing to a city's economy and outlines his strategy to jump-start private investment in housing in the Big Apple.

Let's Get Efficient About Affordability
Considering the relationship of housing costs and transportation costs might be a key to making housing more affordable for some households.

Insight
Cities across the country are taking action to reduce housing construction costs to make homes more affordable.

Resources
Find articles, reports, and Web sites for more information about the topics addressed in this issue.

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Editorial Information

Editor: Carol A. Bell
Associate Editor: Stephanie A. Jennings

ISSN 1525-2833

Housing Facts & Findings is published by the Fannie Mae Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the editors, Fannie Mae Foundation, or its officers and directors.