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Past events
Re-Engineering the Real Estate Market | June 26-27, 2008
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
This forum focused on:
- the impact that the high rate of foreclosures has had on the functioning of the real estate market, and
- effective strategies that guide local governments and communities to feasible solutions. [Read more.]
Stabilizing Communities, Addressing the Negative Impact of Foreclosures | July 15-16, 2008
Los Angeles | Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
In high-cost real estate markets, the issues facing families and communities affected by foreclosure may be different from those in areas with weaker labor markets or more affordable housing.
This symposium of hands-on workshops provided participants with specific tools and strategies that can help mitigate the negative impact of foreclosures on neighborhoods and borrowers. [Read more.]
Moving Toward Solutions: Research and Policy on Vacancy and Abandonment | Aug. 27, 2008
Hyatt Regency Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center | Columbus, Ohio
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland, New York and Philadelphia
The seminar highlighted the contributions of recent research to the policy discussion about the causes and impacts of vacancy and abandonment, with a particular emphasis on implications and solutions for weak market cities. [Read more.]
Strengthening Neighborhoods in Weak Markets | Sept. 24-25, 2008
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis | St. Louis, Mo.
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Louis
This symposium provided participants with specific strategies that can help mitigate the negative impact of foreclosures on neighborhoods. [Read more.]
Confronting the Neighborhood Impacts of Foreclosure | Oct. 20, 2008
Federal Reserve Board | Washington, DC
Hosted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
The seminar explored a range of policy topics discussed throughout the Recovery, Renewal, Rebuilding series. [Read more.]