Pieces of a Dream Foundation (POD Foundation) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development, housing stability, and access to information.
Raleigh Rebuild is a public-interest education initiative operated by Pieces of a Dream Foundation.
How we gather and verify data for public-interest research
Raleigh Rebuild Lyceum draws on multiple public and institutional data sources to support its research. All sources are cited in individual reports, and this page provides an overview of the primary data categories we use.
Data accuracy depends on source reliability. While we make every effort to verify information and provide accurate context, we cannot guarantee the completeness or absolute accuracy of all third-party data. Users should consult primary sources for official figures and verify critical data points independently.
Demographic data, housing statistics, income data, and population information. Primary sources include the American Community Survey and Decennial Census.
Website: census.gov
Public housing data, voucher program information, waitlist data, and housing authority reports from Wake County and municipal housing authorities.
Examples: Raleigh Housing Authority, Cary Housing Authority
Housing studies, planning documents, development reports, neighborhood profiles, and policy analyses from the City of Raleigh.
Examples: Consolidated Plan, Housing Study, Annual Reports
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development data including AFFH data, CHAS data, Fair Market Rents, and policy documentation.
Website: huduser.gov, hud.gov
Rental and sales market data from aggregators such as CoStar, Zillow, Redfin, and Apartment List. These sources provide market trend data but should be verified against official sources.
Peer-reviewed studies, university research, and policy analyses from academic institutions studying housing, urban planning, and community development.
Reports and analyses from housing advocacy organizations, community development corporations, and public policy research groups operating in the region.
Local news coverage, investigative reports, and media documentation of housing conditions and community issues. Used for context and verification purposes.