The Millennial Housing Commission was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the FY 2000 Appropriations legislation. The Commission was directed by Congress to conduct a study that examines the importance of housing, particularly affordable housing, to the infrastructure of the United States and explore the possible methods for increasing the role of the private sector in providing affordable housing. The 22 commissioners appointed to this task were drawn from across the country and from across the spectrum of housing ideologies and experience. Susan Molinari and Richard Ravitch served as co-chairs of the Commission. Conrad Egan

Conrad Egan

Conrad Egan was president and CEO, succeeded by Maureen Friar, of the National Housing Conference , a public policy and housing advocacy organization.From 1969 to 1986, Egan served the U.S...

, president and CEO of the National Housing Conference

National Housing Conference

The National Housing Conference is an American non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. established in 1931. Its stated goal is "ensuring safe, decent and affordable housing for all Americans."...

, served as executive director of the Commission.