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Hi…My name is Raphael Bostic and I am the Assistant Secretary for HUD’s Office of
Policy Development and Research or PD&R.
My office supports the Department's efforts to help create strong, sustainable, inclusive
communities and quality affordable homes for all. In helping to support HUD's mission,
and the policy agenda of the Secretary, PD&R performs surveys/policy analysis program evaluation/and
short and long-term research. We also support research studies done by leading experts and
analysts, in housing and in urban and community development.
All these activities, help the Secretary and other principal staff, make better informed
decisions on HUD policies, programs, and budget and legislative proposals. In addition, PD&R
provides the Department and the nation with current information on housing needs, market
conditions, and HUD programs, as well as research on important housing and community development
issues.
In this video, you will hear from members of my leadership staff, who will provide details
on our key program areas, their importance, and how they help you. The goal is to provide
you – our public – with a better sense of what we do, and insights as to how PD&R
can serve you.
I hope you enjoy this video, and find it very informative.
The National Housing Act of 1934 was passed to relieve unemployment and stimulate the
release of private credit in the hands of banks and lending institutions for home repairs
and construction.
The Office of Policy Development helps to ensure PD&R and its research findings are
an integral part of HUD’s development of policy, budget, and legislative proposal.
The Office plays an active role in analyzing legislative proposals, developing legislative
initiatives, interpreting statutory guidance, and preparing regulatory guidance.
In collaboration with the other PD&R offices, the Office of Policy Development is also responsible
for publishing and dissemination of research, creating new publications, organizing conferences,
and managing HUD award programs. All PD&R publications can be found at www.huduser.org.
For over 30 years, HUD USER has been many things to many people. In the late 1970s the
HUD USER Clearinghouse was simply a way for HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research
to publish the nascent housing research being performed and produced by PD&R staff. At that
time the Department’s leadership wanted to know – are our policies as effective
as they can be in alleviating homelessness, making housing more affordable for hard working
Americans, and perhaps most importantly, are there better, more efficient and cost-effective
ways of doing the work that our nation has entrusted us to do?
Today, the HUD USER Clearinghouse provides low- and no-cost access to over 850 high-quality,
unbiased research reports and data sets that cover the broad range of housing issues and
concerns that shape the lives of Americans in every city and town in the country.
We look forward to helping you better understand housing markets, the built environment, affordable
and sustainable community solutions, and to working hand in hand with our stakeholders
and partners in building tomorrow’s American Dream.
During the 1940’s, the increase in housing construction following World War II, led to
the growth of suburban areas and to new housing programs for declining urban areas authorized
by the Housing Act of 1949.
I’m Kurt Usowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Economic Affairs (OEA).
OEA analyzes major policy issues and produces high-quality national and local data on housing
production, characteristics of the housing stock, social and economic conditions in cities,
and key programmatic parameters such as fair market rents.
My staff analyzes the economic impact of departmental and other federal legislative and regulatory
proposals; directs surveys of national housing conditions, and mortgage markets; and provides
recommendations for departmental policy and program analyses. Its field economists conduct
local housing market analyses to assist the Federal Housing Administration in making sound
decisions on insuring multifamily properties.
OEA’s work products serve a wide array of stakeholders including: the HUD program offices;
other federal agencies, state and local governments; public housing authorities; private sector
actors such as homebuilders, multifamily developers, mortgage lenders; and the academic community.
The Housing Act of 1954 amended that of 1949, to provide funding, not just for new construction
and demolition, but also for the rehabilitation and conservation of deteriorating areas; thus,
the term "urban renewal" was introduced.
I’m Kevin Neary, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Research, Evaluation, and
Monitoring or OREM. OREM is dedicated to providing the highest quality information for decision
making through research, program evaluation, policy analysis, and technical assistance
regarding affordable housing, community development, fair housing, and building technology.
We produce an important number of datasets that support practitioners and researchers,
including the annual Picture of Subsidized Households database and the United States
Postal Service vacancy datasets. Among its research areas are the Moving to Opportunity
Demonstration, Homelessness Assistance, Housing Discrimination Studies, and HUD Partner Satisfaction
Surveys. It also studies innovative technology in affordable housing design and construction,
and coordinates the HUD Geographic Information System applications.
The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 created HUD as a cabinet-level agency and
initiated a leased housing program to make privately owned housing available to low-income
families.
Hello - I’m Ana Marie Argilagos, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office for International
and Philanthropic Innovation, or, IPI.
IPI supports HUD's efforts to find new solutions to the challenges facing our communities.
We do this by aligning ideas and resources, and, by working across public, private, and
civil sectors to involve them in HUD's work.
IPI seeks to advance HUD’s strategic priorities, and the policy and research agenda within
PD&R by collaborating with multilateral organizations, foreign governments, non profit organizations
and domestic and international foundations.
IPI provides support to HUD program offices and our 10 regions with international exchanges,
monthly speaker series and funder briefings, as well as acting as a portal for foundations
and their partner organizations.
IPI is working to position “HUD as a Hub” for innovation in 3 important ways:
First, by serving as a portal for civil society - foundations, and international partners.
Second, by scouting out and lifting up innovative ideas that work – to Inform Policy and Programs—
so that we are all working smarter.
And third, by working with partners to align and leverage investments so that funding is
strategic and targeted.
This alignment allows HUD to be more effective at TRANSFORMATION.
In the early 1970’s, HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research, was created and
tasked with conducting research on priority housing and community development issues.
PD&R generated a wealth of housing studies during this era.
Hello, I’m Sherone Ivey, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of University Partnerships
or OUP. OUP facilitates and expands the efforts of colleges and universities to make a difference
in their communities. We provide competitive grants to institutions of higher education
to address a broad range of housing and community and economic development needs in local communities
across the country.
These programs also provide opportunities for student involvement through service-learning
and community engagement.
OUP uses a holistic approach to strengthen our nation’s communities through local action.
The grant programs enable institutions of higher education to address a wide spectrum
of local needs, primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals, by providing grants, interactive
conferences and technical assistance, as well as to support for research on HUD policy-related
issues.
For more detailed information about the Office of University Partnerships, our grant programs
or grantee projects, please visit OUP’s website at www.oup.org.
The 1980’s saw significant measures to ensure housing opportunities for all - with new rental
programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and changes in rules governing thrift institutions.
Significant research was produced by PD&R during this decade.
Hello, I am Jean Lin Pao, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Policy Development
and Research. Working closely with the Assistant Secretary, I help oversee PD&R’s multi-million
dollar investments in research, evaluation and demonstration activities, national housing
market surveys, and PD&R’s grant programs. On a day-to-day basis, I am responsible for
managing PD&R’s daily operations.
To accomplish PD&R’s mission, we rely on the 150 talented men and women who make up
our organization. And, we are committed to continuously replenish and cultivate our knowledge
pool.
Currently, PD&R employs over 110 analysts in HUD headquarters located in Washington,
DC and 40 field economists throughout field offices across the United States.
Most of the positions in PD&R require specialized training. Many staff members possess advanced
degrees in a variety of fields: economics, political science, law, geography, criminology,
architecture, engineering, urban planning, business administration, and public policy.
Many are recognized experts in their fields.
If you are interested in a career in the federal service or in PD&R, I encourage you to visit
www.usajobs.gov, the federal government’s job information portal. Thank you.
Crises characterized the 1990s, much of which related to the cost of expiring Section 8
contracts and deteriorating properties. PD&R continued to facilitate housing research and
evaluation activity that would lead to informed decisions on HUD policies, programs, and budget
and legislative proposals.
Since the 2000’s, HUD has worked with a variety of agencies and organizations to expand
the availability of affordable housing, to improve the living conditions in HUD-insured
and assisted rental housing projects, to promote wider affordable rental housing opportunities,
and to stabilize and sustain communities. PD&R’s research produced significant analyses
on a wide range of housing issues that reflect HUD’s priorities.
As you’ve seen from this video, the Office of Policy Development and Research plays an
important role in support of HUD’s mission to: increase homeownership, support community
development and increase access to affordable housing. Assistant Secretary Bostic stated,
our goal is to provide you with a better sense of who we are, what we do and how we can serve
you. For more information about the Office of Policy Development and Research, please
visit www.huduser.org. Thank you.