Winter 2003 
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
December 1, 2002
- When Affordable Homeownership Means Doing It Yourself
An affordable homeownership program that began with residents rolling up their sleeves and digging into hard work has evolved to become more efficient and effective. Franklin County’s Paul Douglas explains why Rural Development Inc. got started and how its on-the-job learning has led to changes. Research Review - Participation in Brownfields Redevelopment
Brownfields are problems for many communities. But they also can be opportunities. Laura Solitare of Rutgers University describes her research on what engages people in redeveloping the brownfields located in their neighborhoods. Her research relies on four case studies in Boston and four in Houston. - Enterprising
Is Housing Next in Company Benefits?
The call for employers to offer housing benefits has been made in Greater Boston - but to little avail so far. Looser labor markets and lack of familiarity with a new concept are some reasons why employers are hesitant. What are the prospects for employer assisted housing and what is being done to spark enthusiasm? - First Person
A Community Development Work in Progress
Why would a banker who liked what he was doing consider a job with more bureaucracy? Michael Finnegan tells of his switch to the Maine State Housing Authority and how he and his colleagues are focusing attention on Maine’s key community development issues.
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