Title
Community-Engaged Decision Support for Foreclosed Housing Acquisition and Redevelopment in Boston
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
March 2012
Abstract
This project develops decision tools and analytical methods to help non‐profit community development corporations (CDCs) acquire and redevelop foreclosed housing for neighborhood stabilization and revitalization. Interviews and direct observations at partner CDCs have helped us identify current practices, data and requirements for our decision models. Problem‐structuring methods through CDC focus groups have generated core operational and organizational objectives. Spreadsheet‐ and optimization based decision models generate policy and operational alternatives that address multiple resident and community outcomes. Our research will support efficient responses to the recent foreclosure crisis, especially in distressed neighborhoods, and suggest policy implications at local and national levels.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Michael P. Jr., "Community-Engaged Decision Support for Foreclosed Housing Acquisition and Redevelopment in Boston" (2012). Public Policy and Public Affairs Faculty Publication Series. 45.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/pppa_faculty_pubs/45
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