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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LONG BEACH, Calif., (Jan. 31 2008) — Just a few months after being awarded the “2007 Excellence in Affordable Housing Communications” Award from The National Housing Conference, LINC Housing Corporation (LINC) today launched the 2008 season of its monthly podcast. “Notes from the Housing Studio” features reports on affordable housing news, discussions with industry experts covering topical issues from a housing perspectives, and information aimed at de-mystifying housing policy. The kickoff show features an interview with Lynn Jacobs, director of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). She discusses California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s efforts to create a permanent source of funding for affordable housing. She provides information on how others can participate in one of the regional discussions to help find viable options and solutions for the state’s housing dilemma. Host Hunter Johnson, LINC president and CEO, also talks with Dianne Spaulding about recent activities at the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California in the Regional Round Up. Other regular podcast features include trivia, news and housing haiku. “When we launched “Notes from the Housing Studio” in 2006, we had no idea it would have such an impact,” said Johnson. “From the start, our goal has been to serve as a resource for the industry as well as those who are interested in learning more about how affordable housing is an integral part of successful communities. We hope to see housing at the top of the political and social agendas this year, and we look forward to bringing the latest news to our listeners.” “Notes from the Housing Studio” can be accessed via podcatchers including iTunes, iPodder and Odeo as well as at www.linchousing.org/podcast. For those new to podcasting, LINC’s web site provides step-by-step instructions on how to download and subscribe to the podcast series. |
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