Volume 5 Issue 4

2003 -- Volume 5 Issue 4

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Expanding the Constituency for Affordable Housing: Building Blocks for Coalitions
In today’s economic climate, affordable housing advocates increasingly must find ways to do more with less. In recent years, some innovative housing advocates have made the most of the resources available by forming coalitions with other organizations, including nonhousing groups.

Perspectives
Richard D. Baron discusses the success of Centenial Place, which hinged on key partnerships among community groups, local government, businesses, and schools.

New York Housing Coalitions at Work
In New York, some unlikely coalitions have been able to speak louder and achieve more by working together.

Insight
James W. Rouse on the purpose of communities.

Links to Additional Resources
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Editorial Information

Editor: Sheila F. Maith
Associate Editors: Stephanie A. Jennings, Kathy Litzenberg, Laura N. Lucs, Susie Sinclair-Smith

ISSN 1525-2833

Housing Facts & Findings is published by the Fannie Mae Foundation. The Fannie Mae Foundation, through its publications and other programs, is committed to the full and fair exposition of issues related to affordable housing and community development. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the view of the Fannie Mae Foundation or its officers or directors.