CRA Today

APRIL 8, 2024

Episode 65: CRA Tips: Revisiting the Fundamentals: A Community Development Loan Primer [link] This episode will lay the foundation for community development loans as it relates to your CRA program. Community development loans must have a primary purpose of community development.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

These mandates increase development costs, reducing the feasibility of new housing projects and ultimately limiting the supply of housing. COYHO is aimed at easing New York City's housing shortage by updating zoning regulations to encourage more housing development across the city.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

How can we use IoT data to improve social care and housing to protect the elderly and vulnerable people? In fact, research from UNISON revealed that local authorities responsible for delivering social care and housing are facing a massive £2.1bn shortfall, which is expected to lead to huge service and staff cuts.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

North Carolina suffers from a lack of affordable housing options for low and moderate income households. In a May 2022 post , Tyler outlined many of the ways in which North Carolina’s local governments can aid the development of privately owned affordable housing.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 23, 2023

Office to residential conversions are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide affordable housing in New York City. In their “ Making New York Work for Everyone ” plan, released in January, Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul expressed eagerness to build more housing in New York City’s business districts after COVID.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As AI technologies become essential in federal agencies, establishing a responsible, secure, and ethical framework for their development and deployment is crucial. The National AI Initiative Act of 2020 further bolsters this foundation by promoting AI research and policy development.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 11, 2021

After the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the hotel industry in New York City, policymakers considered whether to promote the reuse of distressed hotel buildings as housing. In a new white paper , the NYU Furman Center’s Noah Kazis details essential background information on the matter of hotel-to-housing conversions.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 28, 2024

A property tax exemption in New York City is necessary to make rental housing development financially feasible across the city’s varied markets, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center. A significant portion of New York City’s newly built housing has relied upon a 421-a exemption.

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CRA Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. When both compliance officers and commercial lender work together, community development impact is a natural outcome.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

AUGUST 17, 2021

The NYU Furman Center analyzed several housing indicators to gain deeper insight into the initial impacts of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). The drop in eviction filing rates may be due in part to landlords’ attorneys adjusting to the new regulations, including longer predicate notice periods.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector government transformation specialists researched what technology leaders in government and in the highly regulated private sector believe their main IT challenges are. This impacts the priority status of legacy IT remediation efforts. we can invest in common elements and try to reuse them….

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In non-emergency situations, local government housing loans are authorized “only when the planning, construction, and financing of residential housing is not otherwise available to ‘persons and families of low income’” due to “the inability of private enterprise and investment, without assistance, to meet that need.” 29, 49, 50 (1970).

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

link] In the past, regulations narrowly defined the provision of financial services. To qualify a community development service, it has to have a primary purpose of community development, be offered on behalf of the bank, and must be related to the provision of financial services.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

Introduction The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System 1 is a relatively unknown but important part of America’s housing and financial system, with over $1 trillion in assets. It was established by Congress in 1932 and today consists of 11 regional FHLBanks that operate as one system, cross-guaranteeing each other’s debts.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MAY 31, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Other CED Items: How will federal regulators encourage banks to make more loans in underserved areas? Chapel Hill example offered: bit.ly/3wfvUO6.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The UMBS makes up 70 percent of the total MBS market in the US and was established in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to provide stability, liquidity, and resiliency in the US housing market. CSS delivers an industry-critical function and is regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Plus, CSS realized $10.7

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Center for Community Progress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As executive administrator for the Louisville Metro Government’s (LMG) Codes and Regulations department, Crowe took pride in the fact that his department treated all properties with housing and building code violations the same, regardless of property owner, type, or neighborhood. The policy’s intent was to ensure fairness.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Digital Agency’s government cloud As the central command for Japan’s digital transformation, the Digital Agency began pursuing the development of a government cloud in 2021. Essentially, they are templates based on best practices and agreed-upon standards, akin to prefab walls used to build a house.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 25, 2024

The White House is championing this transformation while emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in how AI is leveraged. Security and privacy: Ensure robust data protection throughout the AI development and deployment lifecycle. Accountability: Adherence to government standards and regulations.

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 29, 2024

It's my understanding that, when a developer is looking to build a housing unit, there is approximately $40,000 to $50,000 of cost associated with just regulations that go into the building of just one unit.

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GovLoop

MARCH 14, 2024

AI could be one of the most significant areas of growth and development in government, as well as in places where the private sector and government meet. Working with a governance board, the officer will develop processes for AI testing, including the use of red teams, or internal “hackers,” who work to expose system flaws.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. We are also committed to sharing best practices and collaborating on research to ensure AI is developed and deployed responsibly.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

6 The regulations covering NMSs do not subject them to strong enough prudential regulatory requirements to ensure they can operate in a safe and sound manner even during times of significantly adverse economic and market circumstances. The Report notes, by contrast, that the regulations that apply to banks are designed to do just that.

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 29, 2024

It's my understanding that, when a developer is looking to build a housing unit, there is approximately $40,000 to $50,000 of cost associated with just regulations that go into the building of just one unit.

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Policy Chats

JANUARY 29, 2024

It's my understanding that, when a developer is looking to build a housing unit, there is approximately $40,000 to $50,000 of cost associated with just regulations that go into the building of just one unit.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Cybersecurity has been subject to a wave of change over the last decade and is reflected in the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme Threat actors have developed extremely innovative ways of performing devastating attacks – an expanding arsenal of techniques that has forced a rethink in how organisations develop and deploy their defence strategies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Regulatory compliance – Stringent regulations in areas such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the data privacy and breach laws applicable to government and nonprofit sectors may constrain the permissible use cases for generative AI.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

They may face challenges deciding where to house AI infrastructure and when creating guardrails for safe data usage, including bias removal and data authenticity. Tips for Success Agencies should start by developing a clear AI strategy, one “aligned with their mission objectives and operational needs,” Fahmi said.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s imperative that these databases comply with the White House zero-trust security mandate. Special Attention to Security In fact, security is a top focus for EDB, whose products are developed specifically to support national security requirements and other highly regulated areas of government.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management will create policies and procedures governing such AI assessments and clarifying how agencies must develop, procure and implement their AI systems. Among other objectives, the working group will make recommendations for additional AI legislation.

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

Priorities for States Each year, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) publishes federal advocacy priorities that represent areas of focus for the upcoming year and how states can collaborate with federal agencies, Congress, the White House and strategic partners. Here’s a look at recent developments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

In addition, there are a multitude of regulations and compliance requirements to meet, adding another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of data privacy controls. The LZA for Healthcare uses AWS best practices established through the experience of customers from regulated industries.

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Center for Community Progress

MAY 11, 2023

Activating vacant and abandoned properties for climate adaptation offers the ability to create and enhance access to high-quality, affordable housing suitable for a changed climate. Recent white and grey papers have explored the limits and concerns of FEMA’s flood risk map , however, development continues unencumbered in these watersheds.

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GovLoop

JUNE 11, 2024

The concept of evidence-based policymaking — the idea that policies should be developed and refined based on hard data, not just hunches — can play a critical role in helping state and local agencies identify and mitigate systemic issues that undermine government’s ability to serve all constituents. The result?

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction In November of last year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a report 1 (the Report) recommending reforms for the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System. 5 The similar key behaviors exhibited by both F&F and the FHLBanks should not come as a surprise. mortgage originations. .” mortgage originations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Costs stem from hosting requirements and technical headcounts to develop, deploy, and maintain each approach. The eBook outlines techniques for classification, access controls, and continuous adaptations to regulations. Basic applications may involve self-service prompt engineering through interfaces like Amazon Bedrock playgrounds.

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