Standards & Methodology

Editorial & Research Standards

The National City Rebuild Network maintains rigorous standards for all published research, analysis, and content. These standards ensure credibility, transparency, and public trust.

Content Methodology

All content published by the National City Rebuild Network follows a structured research methodology:

  • Primary Research: Original data collection through our Command Center intake system and network partnerships
  • Secondary Research: Analysis of government databases, academic studies, and institutional reports
  • Expert Consultation: Input from academic advisors, institutional partners, and field practitioners
  • Peer Review: Independent review by subject matter experts before publication

Review Process

Every publication undergoes systematic review:

  • Fact-Checking: All data points verified against primary sources
  • Methodology Review: Statistical methods and calculations audited for accuracy
  • Editorial Check: Clarity, consistency, and accessibility review
  • Final Approval: Leadership review for major publications

Data Sourcing Principles

Government Sources

Census Bureau, HUD, FHFA, Treasury Department, and state/local housing agencies

Court Records

Foreclosure filings, eviction proceedings, and property records from county courthouses

Tax Records

Delinquency data, tax sale records, and property assessment databases

Proprietary Data

Command Center submissions and network partner contributions (aggregated and anonymized)

Update Policy

1

Real-Time Corrections

Errors identified are corrected immediately with notation

2

Data Revisions

When source data is revised, our analyses are updated accordingly

3

Transparency

All corrections are documented with date, nature, and source

4

Announcements

Substantial corrections announced in weekly newsletter

Independence Policy

The National City Rebuild Network operates independently from commercial real estate, investment firms, and politically-aligned organizations.

  • We do not accept funding that creates conflicts of interest
  • Research conclusions are never influenced by funders
  • All partnerships and funding sources are disclosed
  • Public interest mission guides all operations

Citation Guidelines

Media, institutions, and organizations may reference our content with proper attribution:

National City Rebuild Network, [Report/Article Title], [Date]. Available at: [URL]

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