Friday news roundup 9/14/12

HUD: Winners of a new awards program to recognize community foundations

NCSHA: State HFAs are continuing to weather a difficult economic storm

Next American City: The federal government should once again take on the responsibility of ensuring that places thrive

NHC: Have you created a great affordable housing project with excellent design?

NLCHP: Without access to the ballot box, homeless and poor Americans will be further marginalized

NY Times: Two social change groups recently joined forces. The result? They're now housing homeless people faster than ever

WSJ (via Affordable Housing Report): Multifamily housing sector continues to improve

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