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A Newsletter From HUD USER, December 1996

Innovative Practices in Section 8 Administration

Study Looks at Role of Scattered-Site Public Housing

Cityscape Probes Impact of Environmental Mandates on Housing and Development

• December 12-14. 1996 National Rural Housing Conference, Washington, DC. Contact: Housing Assistance Council (202) 842-8600.

• December 24-25. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. HUD USER closed.

• January 1. New Year's Day. Federal Government and HUD USER closed.

• January 11-14. PHADA Commissioners Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Contact: Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (202) 546-5445.

In the November/December issue of FieldWorks: California pension fund supports affordable housing development. D.C. Central Kitchen prepares homeless adults for commercial kitchen careers. New Program extends homeownership to Arizona's Hispanic community. "Reverse commute" program links Minneapolis residents with suburban jobs. Finding Internet resources on employment for homeless people. Upcoming events. $15 for a 1-year subscription (six issues) or $2.50 per bimonthly issue. To order your subscription, please complete the online order form. Or contact: HUD USER, P.O. Box 23268, Washington, D.C. 20026-3268 Call 1-800-245-2691

Evaluation of the HOPE for Elderly Independence Demonstration Program: Second Interim Report Evaluation of the Service Coordinator Program Performance and Planning Assessment of the Youth Apprenticeship Program Stock and Asset Management in Public Housing: Background Readings from HUD Reports