Provides a concise description of federal housing, development, and mortgage finance programs.

The field of Affordable Housing and Community Economic Development in the United States has evolved since the 1960s. It has become a solid and complex industry. Building Healthy Communities: A Guide to Community Economic Development for Advocates, Lawyers and Policymakers documents the themes and trends of the contemporary CED movement and provides guidance for strengthening our communities and ensuring that they and their residents prosper in today's global economy.

Discusses historical and contemporary issues of race and ethnicity inherent in property law.

Leading experts on housing law and policy come together in this book to focus attention on the critical need for affordable housing, address key issues of concern and suggest appropriate responses for future action.

The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development is a clearly written, practical resource for attorneys representing local governments (municipalities, counties, housing authorities, and redevelopment agencies), housing developers (both for-profit and nonprofit), investors, financial institutions, and populations eligible for housing.