NEW YORK, NY - The following statement can be attributed to Moses Gates, Vice President for Housing & Neighborhood Planning, Regional Plan Association.

“Now more than ever, we need policymakers like Secretary Fudge who understand the central role HUD needs to play in making sure everyone has access to safe, healthy and affordable housing. We look forward to working with Secretary Fudge. It’s Time to Act on our most urgent crisis - a funded and immediate plan to return our public housing to a state of good repair - as well as undoing the legacy of segregation in our region and making sure everyone has a stable place to live.”