State and Local Reporter - 08/05/2003 (Plain Text Version)

Debora Trimpe, Chair
Flower Mound, Texas

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In this issue:
Brookings' Report on Impact Fees Is Flawed, Says NAHB
Texas Adopts Major Building Industry Reform Package
Big Picture Look at State, Local Governments' Fiscal Crises
Notice and Opportunity to Repair Legislation Recap
New IRS Web Site for Sec. 527 Groups
Legal News: Two Precedent-Setting Cases Could Reach Supreme Court
Get State, Federal Legislative Information on Enhanced NAHB Web Site
NAHB-Supported Federal Tax Bill a Plus for Builders and Small Businesses
SLGA Conference Helps Alaska Association Advance NOR Bill
Industry News
Tools Available to Promote Positive Industry Image

Tools Available to Promote Positive Industry Image

A publication and an awards program can help spread the good word about the housing industry at the state and local level.

Historical Housing Industry Publication
NAHB has released an informative free publication charting the advancements that have been made in housing quality, design and performance through the last 100 years. “A Century of Progress” documents the evolution of the nation's housing throughout the 20th Century, and shows how today's homes provide the kind of comfort, convenience and quality of life unknown to previous generations.

The new report presents snapshots of housing through time, including typical home designs and statistics through the years. It also charts 50 years of housing milestones, starting with the historic Housing Act of 1949, which established for the first time the national goal of a “a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family” and designated the private sector as the means of achieving that goal.

The report is available free of charge at www.NAHB.org (type “Century of Progress” in the search field) or contact David Washington.

Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award
The National Housing Endowment and NAHB have joined once again to award the National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award to recognize an outstanding home builders association or member community service project. Submit your project entry by October 15, 2003 to ensure it is considered for this prestigious national award.

2003 marks the final year for this award program that honors our industry’s commitment to the community and exemplifies the spirit of Home Builders Care. The winner will be recognized at the 2004 International Builders’ Show, awarded a plaque and given $5,000 to be donated to a charity of the winner’s choice. The National Housing Endowment Board of Trustees will select the 2003 winner at its December meeting.

Download additional entry guidelines and the official entry form from the Public Relations Resources section of the Public Affairs Committee pages on www.nahb.org/publicaffairs.

Projects will be evaluated based on whether they provided a needed service in the community; effectively promoted the goal of providing safe, decent, affordable housing; succeeded in motivating NAHB members or company staff to participate; had a positive impact on the beneficiaries; was creative; met project goals; and whether it is sustainable in subsequent years. To be considered, projects must have been started, in progress or completed between January 1 and October 15, 2003.

Contact Kimberly Wilbur or Kym Kilbourne in NAHB Public Affairs with questions about the award or guidelines at 800-368-5242, ext. 8061.