| [Sept 17] | HUD Proposes Financing Rule
| Response to Financing Rule Proposed by HUD--R&C responds to HUD's proposed rule regarding the use of public housing capital and operating funds for financing activities. Use of Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds for Financing Activities; Proposed Rule--Link to the proposed HUD rule issued July 18, 2007. |
| [Sept 17] | Changes to the Environmental Review Process | HUD Proposes Changes to the Environmental Review Process Summary of New Rule Proposed by HUD--Summary of recently proposed HUD rule to streamline the Environmental Review Process. Amendments to HUD's Environmental Regulations; Proposed Rule-- Link to the proposed HUD rule issued September 12, 2007. |
| [Sept 13] | Hope VI Reathorization
| HOPE VI Reauthorization: Summary of H.R. 3524--Summary of recent House Bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI Program. H.R. 3524--Link to the House HOPE VI Reauthorization, issued September 12, 2007 Memorandum on the Senate's HOPE VI Legislation--Summary of the corresponding Senate Bill introduced March 8, 2007. |
[Sept 7]
| The Latest Regulatory Developments
| Washington Update-- Sarah Molseed's HTVN presentation overviewing recent regulatory developments. |
[Sept 7]
| Fair Housing Laws | Countering Risks of Decentralization-- Sarah Molseed's HTVN presentation overviewing Fair Housing Laws. |
[Aug 24]
| Lee Reno Recognized by Alma Mater for Alumni Achievement Award
| 2007 Alumni Achievement Award-- Lee Reno recieves the 2007 Alumni Achievement Award from Western Michigan University for his outstanding dedication and contributions to affordable housing. |
[Aug 9]
| Amicus Brief
| Summary of Amicus Brief Prepared by Reno & Cavanaugh on behalf of Industry Groups Full Text of Amicus Brief Filed with the Ohio Supreme Court |
| [Aug 7] | HOPE VI NOFA
| HOPE VI NOFA-- External link to HOPE VI NOFA from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Summary of 2007 HOPE VI NOFA Comparison of 2007 HOPE VI NOFA to 2006 HOPE VI NOFA |
| [July 20] | Capital Fund Financing Program | Capital Fund Financing Program: Summary of New HUD Proposed Rule--A brief summary of HUD's proposed rule on pledging Capital and Operating Funds, issued July 18, 2007. |
| [July 20] | Green Affordable Housing
| Green Affordable Housing: The Benefits of Going Green--Megan Glasheen and Casius Pealer's presentation discussing Green Building and its implications for affordable housing and community development. Delivered at the NAHRO Summer Conference on July 20, 2007 Affordable Green Builiding Resources--Additional resources for affordable Green Housing presented at the NAHRO Summer Conference on July 20, 2007 |
| [July 17] | Asset-Management Resources | Asset Management Resources: Key Resources List--A list of HUD guidance and other documents that are helpful in understanding the current state of Asset Management. R&O Provisions--Suggested provisions for post-asset management Regulatory and Operating Agreements Countering Risks of Decentralization--Julie McGovern's HTVN Presentation containing an introduction to asset management and helpful tips for countering risks of decentralization. Asset Management and Procurement--Julie McGovern's HTVN Presentation discussing implications of the revised procurement handbook on the transistion to asset management. Current State of Asset Management--Julie McGovern's presentation on understanding the current state of asset management. Delivered at the Spring 2007 HDLI Conference. Asset Management and Mixed Finance--Julie McGovern's presentation on the new operating fund rules as they apply to mixed-finance projects. Delivered at the Spring 2007 ABA Affordable Housing Conference. New Opportunities for Income Generation?--Julie McGovern's presentation delivered at the Summer 2007 FAHRO Conference. |
| [July 17] | Current Legislative Initiatives | Washington Update, Summer 2007--Steve Holmquist's HTVN presentation overviewing current legislative initiatives. |
| [July 11] | Applicable Statutory Law for HUD Administrative Reform Focus Groups
| Summaries of Applicable Statutory Law Prepared for HUD Administrative Reform Focus Groups (Note: each file has the same first page) Global File—all summaries Occupancy Focus Group Capital Fund/PHA Plan Focus Group Resident Involvement Focus Group General Monitoring Focus Group Development and Asset Repositioning Focus Group Homeownership Focus Group General Management Focus Group Financial Management Focus Group Structure Focus Group |
| [June 29] | HUD's Final Affiliate Notice | Summary of HUD's Requirements and Monitoring Approach of Development Activities under the Final Affiliate Notice. |
| [June 22] | HUD Final Notice on PHA Transactions with Affiliated Entities
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| [June 15] | Revised Procurement Handbook | Review of Revised Procurement Handbook for PHAs. |
| [March 15] | New HOPE VI Laws | Memorandum on recently-introduced HOPE VI legislation. |
| [March 15] | Memorandum for PHAs
| Memorandum on a new process for PHAs to achieve regulatory relief. |
| [March 15] | Pealer Becomes LEED-Certified Attorney | Associate Casius Pealer becomes the first LEED-certified attorney at R&C. |
| [Feb 28] | Mixed-Finance Development | R&C responds to HUD's proposal to streamline Mixed-Finance development |
| [Jan 10] | Community Giving
| Thank you letter from the National Capital Area chapter of the YWCA for donating to the association's Adopt-a-Family program. |
| [Jan 9] | New AHP Regulations
| Memorandum regarding the updated Affordable Housing Program Regulations |
| [Jan 5] | 2530 Prior Participation Process | HUD Considers Revisions to the 2530 Prior Participation Process.
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| [Jan 5] | Violence Against Women Act
| Memorandum on the first anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and its implications for PHAs. |
| [Jan 3] | 3 New Partners
| R&C celebrates the addition of three new partners and 30 years serving the affordable housing community. |
[Jan 2]
| HUD's Mixed-Finance Review
| Memorandum on proposed rule to streamline HUD's mixed-finance review. |
