November 15, 2001 | Read Time: 1 minute
Working with 19 national nonprofit organizations, the Fannie Mae Foundation has created an online resource for information on housing and community development.
KnowledgePlex features a library of reports, articles, and case studies organized by category. For example, the section of the library on Rural Housing and Development includes a report on the condition of housing for migrant farm workers that was published by the Housing Assistance Council, one of the organizations participating in the project.
The site also offers in-depth examinations of emerging issues, such as trends in the data being released from the 2000 census and the effects of “smart growth” policies on low-cost housing efforts.
The news section of the site provides links to stories in newspapers, magazines, and other sources that are updated daily. Visitors to the site can register to receive the links via e-mail and to participate in online discussions.
Stacey H. Davis, president of the Fannie Mae Foundation, says that the Web site was designed to provide information for nonprofit groups, government officials, academics, and journalists. “The Internet was supposed to be an information superhighway,” says Ms. Davis. “We want to make sure that everybody can share this information.”
To get there: Go to http://www.knowledgeplex.org.
