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What @sog_ced is reading online: April 2023

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

3M69Oaz Condos are in crisis, per Urban Institute report, and have an important role in the housing market: “They are the first step on the homeownership ladder for many younger buyers, and they are the ticket to downsizing for older buyers.” March 2023 Housebound residents can request delivery to their door. 41kaSvZ U.S.

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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government 2023). This document was first published in 2008 and has been updated (somewhat irregularly) at roughly two-year intervals. HM Government 2023.

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The GSE Public-Private Hybrid Model Flunks Again: This Time It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank System (Part 2)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Introduction The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System 1 is a relatively unknown but important part of America’s housing and financial system, with over $1 trillion in assets. It was established by Congress in 1932 and today consists of 11 regional FHLBanks that operate as one system, cross-guaranteeing each other’s debts.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Nine | Second stage planning for parks using the cultural landscape framework

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Sugar House Park is almost 70 years old, and has different planning needs compared to when the park was created. Items like vegetation and Parley's Creek were not covered thoroughly in the most recent (2008) master plan update process. When the park experienced flooding via Parley's Creek in 2023.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Land Banks in Michigan

Center for Community Progress

In 2023, Michigan land banks mark two important milestones: 20 years since the passage of Michigan’s Land Bank Fast Track Act and incorporation of the 50th land bank in the state. Land bank staff, leaders, board members, and supporters should register by August 31 st to take advantage of Early Bird discounts.

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Indiana BMV Builds on Three Pillars to Drive up CX

GovLoop

percent” in 2008, according to a study by the Sagamore Institute. “Daniels revolutionized the state’s approach to its BMV, and just a few years later, an agency that had been almost universally despised enjoyed a customer satisfaction rating of 95.9

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Fiscal Impacts from COVID-19–Revenue Structure Matters

Death and Taxes

We started reviewing the revenue structures of all municipalities in Florida from 2008 to 2018, considering recession exerts different impacts on each revenue source. Although the residential housing market continues to be hot, the commercial property might be a concern in the future as a result of the possible working modality change.