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Appendix D: Summary of Previous Reports
Pages 60-62

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... The committee found that the goals established for the program by the administration, which were based on housing performance objectives, were unrealistic, somewhat contradictory, and influenced by numerous factors outside the scope of the program. Though the committee believed that the goals were laudable targets for improved housing, they were better suited to overall government policy direction than to performance measurement of a small technology-focused program.
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... Recommendation 6. PATH should continue to provide seed money for research and development of new technologies, foster PATH name recognition to promote PATH goals and technologies, and educate and transfer information among its diverse stakeholders.
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... The research on market dynamics was applauded and it was suggested that additional insight could be obtained by partnering with large corporate builders who regularly conduct such studies. The report acknowledged the success of the PATH program in disseminating information on the Internet and reiterated the need to broaden the program's focus beyond homebuilders and to conduct continuous assessment of the objectivity and accuracy of the information posted on the program's Web pages.
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  • housing industry
  • progress assessment
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  • housing performance

  • demonstration projects
  • advancing technology
  • technology inventory
  • multiple audiences
  • successfully integrated

  • name recognition
  • diverse stakeholders
  • address goals
  • management structure
  • develop standard

  • help develop
  • report acknowledged
  • specific initiatives
  • code officials
  • key participants

  • achievable goals
  • market dynamics
  • understanding market
  • report released
  • continuous assessment

  • developing evaluation
  • market recognition
  • performance objectives
  • path strategic
  • current management


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