The feds bow out: We’re on our own

By Alan Mallach | October 31, 2013

Originally posted on the National Housing Institute’s Rooflines blog Yes, the federal government is back in business. After 16 days and untold billions in lost earnings and wasted dollars, the Republican extortionists more or less threw in the towel, released their hostages on temporary parole until February, and snuffled back to their hiding places, bloodied,…

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When neighborhood identity can restore demand

By Emaleigh Doley | October 3, 2013

Cross-posted from Next City, this article is part of the 2013 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference liveblog series. Check out all the in-depth content — even if you weren’t able to join us in Philadelphia from September 9-11, 2013, you’ll feel like you did! Marketing strategist Tracy Gosson opened a packed session on neighborhood branding yesterday with a well-worn quote from…

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