How Does HUD’s Environmental Review Process Ensure Projects Will Not Have a Negative Impact on the Environment?
HUD’s environmental review process (24 CFR Part 58) is a major cross-cutting requirement for providing federal grants and future projects. It conforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires federal agencies to comply [...]
Inclusive Data Collection Strategies Elevating the Voices of Marginalized Populations Around the World
Are governments and programs around the world making decisions based on incomplete data collection strategies that are not inclusive of disadvantaged and marginalized populations such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities? Failing to take [...]
Protecting People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19
By the end of March 2020, it was clear COVID-19 was spreading rapidly throughout the country. People experiencing homelessness, who tend to have higher rates of chronic illness, were at higher risk of contracting serious [...]
Applying Remote Trainings Lessons: Engaging Participants and Assessing Learning Pivotal to Success
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt most face-to-face professional trainings, many organizations are now acknowledging that they must view remote learning as more than a temporary measure. For them, and for those organizations that [...]
Cloudburst Photo Essay Showcases How HUD Program Revitalizes Early Public Housing Project
The latest photo essay focuses on Lyman Terrace in the historic town of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Built in 1939, Lyman Terrace is one of the oldest public housing projects in the country, located in downtown Holyoke just one block from City Hall.
A commitment to a movement—not just a moment
As a mission-driven organization, Cloudburst has always been and remains committed to addressing issues that advance social, economic, and environmental sustainability, and ensure that the needs of low-income and vulnerable populations are accounted for in [...]