November 2015 Table of Contents

GRAPEVINE
Electioneering: Why Affordable Housing is a Non-issue on the Campaign Trail Affordable Housing Finance Electioneering: Why Affordable Housing is a Non-issue on the Campaign Trail

As my grandmother once said, “Those who don’t vote deserve the politicians they get.” Read more

THE BUZZ
Green, Healthy Mixed-Income Development Opens in Minneapolis AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Green, Healthy Mixed-Income Development Opens in Minneapolis

The Rose is built around the framework of the Living Building Challenge. Read more

Severely Cost-Burdened Renters Projected to Increase AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Severely Cost-Burdened Renters Projected to Increase

Big increase projected in renters spending more than half of their incomes on housing. Read more

LISC's Rubinger to Step Down AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE LISC's Rubinger to Step Down

After 17 years as president and CEO, Michael Rubinger plans to leave next June. Read more

Independent Housing Associations Form National Board AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Independent Housing Associations Form National Board

CohnReznick brings together state leaders to combine advocacy efforts and share best practices. Read more

People on the Move 10.26.15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE People on the Move 10.26.15
HOUSING POLICY
The Long Road Ahead AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE The Long Road Ahead

Industry vet David Gasson discusses why advocacy efforts must address appropriated housing programs. Read more

CAPITAL MARKETS OUTLOOK
Steady Stream of Capital Continues to Flow in LIHTC Market AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Steady Stream of Capital Continues to Flow in LIHTC Market

The momentum is expected to carry into 2016. Read more

Competition Jockeys for Position AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Competition Jockeys for Position

Debt leaders share their market outlook for 2016. Read more

SPECIAL FOCUS
AHF Announces Winners of 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE AHF Announces Winners of 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards

Woodrow Wilson Commons, the redevelopment of a public housing complex in Long Branch, N.J., earns top honors in Affordable Housing Finance's annual awards. Read more

The Next Chapter AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE The Next Chapter

Mills, schools, and other structures are finding new use as affordable housing. Read more

POP QUIZ
Pop Quiz with R. Lee Harris AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE Pop Quiz with R. Lee Harris

Get to know the president and CEO of Cohen-Esrey Real Estate Services. Read more

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