December 2014
Housing More People More Effectively
through a Dynamic Housing Policy
By Jeffrey Lubell
Director of Housing and Community Initiatives, Abt Associates
DISCLAIMER
Jeffrey Lubell, director of Housing and Community Initiatives at Abt Associates, prepared this paper at the request of the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). BPC is releasing this paper as it was presented to us. This paper is intended to promote greater public understanding of the critical housing issues facing our country.
However, the public release of this document does not necessarily imply an endorsement by BPC, its founders, its board of directors, or its staff. The findings and opinions expressed in the paper are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of BPC or Abt Associates.
ABOUT BPC
Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center is a non-profit
organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation and respectful dialogue. With projects in multiple issue areas, BPC combines politically balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach.
ABOUT ABT ASSOCIATES
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. For more than four decades Abt has helped shape housing and community development practices and policy. We use our research and technical assistance expertise to promote healthy, sustainable communities and enhance the quality of life for families and individuals. More information is available at http://www.abtassociates.com/housing.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS