In 1965 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was created as a executive cabinet-level agency. Housing and Urban Development's mission is to help promote affordable home ownership and community development. William Nicoson was the first Director of the Housing and Urban Development Office of New Community Development. The primary goal of this office was to help foster cooperation among all levels of government and private business, both non-profit and profit.
From the description of William Nicoson papers, 1954-1999. (George Mason University). WorldCat record id: 682689587