The Office of Policy Research and Development is responsible for studying the long-term housing needs of the State and assisting with the development of appropriate policies.

The Office promotes a holistic, forward thinking collaborative approach by researching and identifying best practices and initiatives to advance the State's housing needs and the broader goals of the Governor's housing related agenda.

A major focus of the Policy Office is to conduct a statewide Housing Needs Study. This study is an effort to truly understand the housing needs of communities across the State and will be used as a tool to determine if New York State's housing programs are suited to meet the needs of its residents.

Another important focus of the Office is on environmental and energy issues as they relate to housing, such as promoting high efficiency and green buildings and encouraging brownfield redevelopment and smart growth principles.

Last Updated: 04/23/08

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