Domestic Housing and Community Development Issues for Planning

摘要

As we enter the 1980s a decent, safe, and sanitary home and a suitable living environment for all Americans is a goal that is still far from being achieved. The increasing cost of constructing and operating housing continues to adversely affect our Nation's efforts in meeting housing needs. Likewise, the migration of people and jobs and the increasing cost of providing essential community services have placed many communities in a serious financial position. Whether these problems can be successfully resolved are major questions to be answered in the years ahead. This study examines current and emerging issues relating to Federal involvement in the housing and community development area and represents the perspective used in organizing GAO audit efforts.