The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is a statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans.
"No to S.1": The second Senate committee hearing on S.1, state Sen. Raymond Lesniak's proposal to gut the Council on Afforable Housing, featured Sen. Lesniak declaring that S.1 did not constitute a houisng policy and that New Jersey needs a comprehensive housing policy. The Network agrees. The state needs a housing policy that is effective, sustainable and fair. The state does not need S.1. We urge Sen. Lesniak to heed his own wisdom, forget S.1 and work with us on developing a comprehensive approach to New Jersey's future growth. Please visit our "No to S.1" page for detailed information on the issue, including an in-depth ANALYSIS of S.1, an outline of the Network's alternate_plan, testimony before the committee on Feb. 1 and Feb. 8, the Network_statement on Sen. Lesniak's press conference of March 8, and other related data. Testimony and articles on opposition to the Assembly version of S.1, as well as updates on the Governor's actions regarding housing, are also available on this page. Access a sample_letter opposing S.1 and its Assembly companion bill, A.2071, that you can customize and send to legislators. See also our most recent Action_Alert.
Court stops implementation of Governor Christie's Executive Order suspending COAH! Advocates meet with Christie Housing Task Force
The Network congratulates Fair Share Housing Center for its legal challenge of the Governor's order. See a Special_Bulletin on the victory, and a news_article. See also the Network's statement on Governor Christie's executive order. In a related matter, Network and FSHC staff are meeting with the Governor's Housing Opportunity Task Force on March 5. It's a closed meeting but we will post updates here.
Network opposes cuts to foreclosure and rental aid
The Network has issued a release critical of the Chrisite administration's plan to cut funding from programs that find people homes and keep them in the homes they have. Read the complete_testimony of the Network's Arnold Cohen for the Assembly committee considering the Governor's proposed cuts. See also an Action Alert on other developments in Trenton regarding appointments, issues and programs relevant to the work of community organizatrions and advocates throughout the state. We will remain vigilant, active and vocal. Stay tuned for updates.
Managing Neighborhood Change: Collaborative Competition - The National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations' (NACEDA's) Managing Neighborhood Change Initiative is currently accepting submissions for the "Building Market Tools for MNC" Competition from all types of social purpose organizations in all fifty states through February 28. See details.
Obama Administration’s HUD budget outline for FY11
The National Low Income Housing Coalition, of which the Network is a state partner, has issued a statement on the proposed HUD budget.
New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum 2010
February 26, 2010; New Brunswick. Details.
Bank of America looking for student leaders
Bank of America is seeking nominees in New Jersey for its Student Leaders program for 2010. See details.
February 25 webinar on online mapping tool. See details.
US DOE announces new regulations for weatherizing housing
Thank you all for celebrating our 20th Anniversary with us, and to our sponsors for making our event a big success. See a slideshow of the evening.
