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Abandon old boards!

Article Abstract:

Housing authority boards are in danger of becoming obsolete as the environment in which they operate grows more complex. Most housing boards function in a ceremonial capacity and have no real power of governance. But despite their limited involvement in everyday operations, board members are still held accountable for all of the housing authority's actions. It is proposed that efforts be made to redefine the functions of housing boards. In his book, 'The Bored Board,' Peter Drucker made several suggestions in remaking both public and private boards. With a strong and efficient management, the tasks of board members may include studying organizational mission and resources, ensuring fair treatment of all organizational members, and making assessments of management. This way, boards will be performing relevant jobs while CEOs take full responsibility for their organizations.

Housing programs, Evaluation, Corporate directors

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After the quake

Article Abstract:

The housing and community development officials in San Francisco and Oakland, California responded quickly to the crisis created by the October 1989 San Francisco Bay Area earthquake. Representatives of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency identified unsafe buildings and worked to locate safe housing for displaced people. The Oakland Redevelopment Agency and the Oakland Office of Community Development offered loan programs for residential and commercial property repair.

Economic aspects, Loma Prieta Earthquake, 1989, San Francisco, California. Redevelopment Agency

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