Evaluation of the HUD Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Program
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2003-10
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Virginia Center for Housing Research
Abstract
This evaluation reports on the HUD demonstration program that provides a housing option for keeping elderly close to family or friends.. The evaluation included a review of background including zoning and land-use issues, interviews with key groups, physical inspections of the ECHO units, a financial viability assessment, and findings and recommendations.
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Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity Program, elderly assistance
Citation
Theodore C. Koebel, Julia Beamish, Karen Danielsen-Lang, and Jeannette Steeves. "Evaluation of the HUD Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Program," Virginia Center for Housing Research Blacksburg, VA 24061, Oct. 2003.