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Policy Analysis
TRF’s significant portfolio of publications and studies based on our policy analysis work.
TRF conducts research and analysis on policy issues that influence neighborhood revitalization and economic growth. While a lot of TRF’s data analysis is focused on helping us identify opportunities to invest our own resources, many of our current projects are for public sector and private clients seeking assistance with their own strategies to preserve and rebuild vulnerable communities.
TRF is nationally recognized for its expertise on housing-related policy issues and is currently engaged in several statewide projects on the subject in the mid-Atlantic region. TRF is also becoming increasingly renowned for its proprietary Market Value Analysis (MVA), an innovative tool that can help cities analyze local real estate market conditions and guide investment.
TRF also provides consulting services on a broad range of policy issues. Our services are characterized by strong research and objective analysis that can help any organization, private or public, shape its investment strategies.
The following are some past examples of how TRF’s policy analysis has helped organizations:
- The City of Philadelphia contracted with TRF for analysis to help the City make decisions regarding the allocation of a $300 million bond.
- The State of New Jersey used TRF analysis to help set priorities for the City of Camden receivership program.
- The Banking Commissioner of Pennsylvania contracted with TRF to analyze and recommend regulatory strategies to the State Legislature, which was concerned with the rising level of mortgage foreclosures.
- Housing Opportunities and The Heinz Endowments approached TRF to analyze causes for low rates of homeownership among African Americans in Pittsburgh and recommend appropriate responses.
- The U.S. Attorney is using TRF analysis to support ongoing litigation against predatory lending.