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About Walter Stafford… modest, complex, and intellectual man—this was Walter W. Stafford. From academia to organizing to government to activism, and back again, Professor Stafford continuously worked in and connected these worlds, … women. This passion and commitment animated Professor Stafford's professional life. He began the struggle as an …
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The Stafford Act: An Agenda for Reform… The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act) is the principal legislation governing the … the United States, carrying out the provisions of the Stafford Act, and distributing assistance provided by the … The Stafford Act: An Agenda for Reform …
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The Stafford Act and Priorities for Reform… landscape within the United States with a focus on the Stafford Act, the cultural and political forces that produced … in the response and recovery from major catastrophes. The Stafford Act defines how federal disasters are declared, … Management Agency (FEMA) carries out the provisions of the Stafford Act and distributes much of the assistance provided …
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The Walter Stafford Project: On Racial Inequality in New York City… especially worsened in recent years. The late Walter W. Stafford, NYU Wagner Professor of Public Policy, studied and engaged these issues all his life. The Walter Stafford Project on Racial Inequality in New York City … academics to continue his work. Consistent with Professor Stafford's research, community activism, and engagement with …
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Raising Residential Recycling Rates in Stamford, ConnecticutThe Department of Solid Waste and Recycling in the City of Stamford, Connecticut is a municipal agency that manages waste collection and recycling. Despite efforts to increase participation in residential recycling, Stamford reached only a 9% recycling …
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James StratfordAs the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the Bronx, New York. I grew up in and out of poverty and received assistance …
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Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN)MISSION The Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) is dedicated to empowering women and promoting workplace equity within the affordable housing industry. Our NYU chapter focuses on career development, networking opportunities, and keeping our members …
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Alec Schierenbeck Discusses Affordable Housing in NYC at 2025 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy ForumOn October 16, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted its annual Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum featuring guest speaker Alec Schierenbeck, executive director of the Charter Revision Commission and general counsel for the Department of City Planning. Wagner’s Main …
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Portfolio Choices of Parents and Their Children as Young Adults: Asset Accumulation among African-American Families… Chiteji, N. and F. Stafford …
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Eliminating the Proposed Reduction in Disproportionate Share Hospital Funding under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ActHewett Chiu …
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Estimating the Intergenerational Persistence of Lifetime Earnings with Life Course Matching: Evidence from the PSID … Gouskova, E., N. Chiteji, and F. Stafford …
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Pension Participation: Do Parents Transmit Time Preference?… Gouskova, E., N. Chiteji, and F. Stafford …
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Affordable Housing Finance in UgandaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency, focused on promoting investment in the public and private sectors to scale up innovative financing mechanisms for the world’s poorest people. UNCDF engaged a …
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Affordable Housing MonitorCommunity Board 4 (CB4) serves the Chelsea, Hudson Yards and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen areas and involves community members in government decisions that affect their neighborhoods. The Capstone team assisted CB4 by developing a database of its affordable …
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Affordable Housing Models for the Justice-involved PopulationEnterprise Community Partners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending housing insecurity by investing in affordable housing solutions through public and private partnerships, and scaling these solutions through political advocacy. Nationwide, …
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Alumni Spotlight: James Stratford (EMPA 2021)James Stratford (EMPA 2021), Executive Director, NYC Young Men's Initiative As the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the …
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Affordable Housing Trust Funds for MississippiThe Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice and assisting low-income Mississippians to break the cycle of poverty. In an effort to strengthen communities by …
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Supply Skepticism: Housing Supply and AffordabilityGrowing numbers of affordable housing advocates and community members are questioning the premise that increasing the supply of market-rate housing will result in housing that is more affordable. Economists and other experts who favor increases in supply …
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An Insider’s View of the Affordable Care Act For many years, Americans were satisfied to say that they had the best healthcare in the world. But by 2006, a growing number of uninsured Americans and exploding healthcare costs proved the country needed immense healthcare reform. Presidents Truman, …
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Understanding the Role Federal Tax Credits Play in the Affordable Housing & Renewable Energy SectorsFor better or worse, both affordable housing and renewable energy projects in the US are mostly built and owned by private developers and corporations. These private developers in turn are reliant on private capital provided by investors, corporations and …Capstone Projects
Combating Gentrification and Financing Affordable Housing in TanzaniaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency, aimed at promoting investment in the public and private sectors through banks and local governments, to scale up innovative financing mechanisms for the world’s …
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What Is the Future of the Affordable Care Act? What happens if the Affordable Care Act is repealed? Sherry Glied, Dean of NYU Wagner, led a critical discussion of the newly imperiled reform and the future of the health insurance landscape in America, organized by Philanthropy New York , a regional …
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Improving Health Outcomes Via Affordable Housing ProvisionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is dedicated to building and protecting affordable housing and increasing home ownership statewide. Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with partners …
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Rent Payments in Affordable Housing During the PandemicIn this brief, the NYU Furman Center and the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley join together as members of the Housing Crisis Research Collaborative to conduct updated and additional analysis of renters and rental payments in primarily …