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III. [[underlined]]PROPOSED OBJECTIVES FOR NCNW'S 1958 HOUSING PROGRAM[[/underlined]]

a) [[underlined]]National Level[[/underlined]]

1. That we sponsor a pilot project such as the promotion of a Housing Center for information, advice and direction. Such a project would provide an effective channel for making use of all resources and the consultative services available in government, private agencies and in the industries.

2. That the National Council serve as a clearing house for all the available, useful information in the housing field. That we collect material from the housing agencies in government, as well as from the building industry, and its related industries, such as lending institutions and real estate associations.

3. That the NCNW attempt to correlate these materials in order to provide our membership with guidance and direction in their efforts to create better housing opportunities for themselves and their communities.

4. That the National Council maintain a vigilant watch on housing legislation, since government policy reflects housing problems and trends, especially in the low and middle income areas which are important to us. Thus, we can keep our membership intelligently informed about proposed legislation and its objectives.

5. That the National Council develop its contacts so that it maintains communication with the people and groups in the housing industry.

6. That the National Council make plans for certain long range projects, such as the sponsoring of cooperatives and new housing for the aged in selected cities.

7. That the National Council revise its Housing Guide in the light of objectives and changes in the housing picture.

b) [[underlined]]Local Level[[/underlined]]

1. Local councils must operate a "grass roots" program to meet the specific problems of particular communities - We suggest educational projects on -

(a) Community Development

(b) Consumer education on housing standards, home financing, mortgage credit, cooperative housing, city plan planning, slum clearance and urban renewal.

2. Local councils in special areas should be informed as to particular housing programs needing support -

(a) New York FHA - open occupancy housing supply.

(b) Key city councils should "bird dog" any plans for local cooperatives and housing developments where non-discriminatory laws apply

or

where redevelopment projects are being built by builders who have a non-discriminatory policy.