Who: Presentation of Research: George McCarthy, Director, Metropolitan Opportunity, Ford Foundation Eric S. Belsky, Managing Director, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Chris Herbert, Research Director, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Daniel McCue, Research Manager, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Commentary: David Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association Michael Rubinger, President & Chief Executive Officer, LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Bob Mitchell, Chairman, National Housing Endowment, Founder & CEO, Mitchell & Best Group Emily Youssouf, Vice Chair, New York City Housing Authority
WHERE: Ford Foundation 11th Floor Boardroom
320 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017
WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 2012
11:00 a.m. - Noon
RSVP: Limited Seating. To attend press conference in person, please register by June 11. For those unable to attend, a video Q&A with JCHS Managing Director Eric Belsky will be posted on www.jchs.harvard.edu following the report release.
CONTACT: Kerry Donahue (617) 495-7640 kerry_donahue@harvard.edu.
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies advances understanding of housing issues and informs policy. Through its research, education, and public outreach programs, the center helps leaders in government, business, and the civic sectors make decisions that effectively address the needs of cities and communities. Through graduate and executive courses, as well as fellowships and internship opportunities, the Joint Center also trains and inspires the next generation of housing leaders. The opinions expressed in The State of the Nation’s Housing 2012 do not necessarily represent the views of Harvard University, the Policy Advisory Board of the Joint Center for Housing Studies, the Ford Foundation, or other sponsoring agencies. http://www.jchs.harvard.edu