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Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing
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Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing
Date published: 2004
Sponsor/Publisher: Urban Land Institute
Author: Porter, Douglas R.
Available at: www.uli.org
Abstract: This book examines the "promise and practice" of inclusionary zoning, programs that encourage or require developers of residential projects to incorporate a percentage of affordable units in their projects. It provides best practices for effective inclusionary zoning programs based on experiences of industry experts, an evaluation of state, regional and local programs and case studies of 15 communities across the nation.
Topics include the following:
- Goals that communities hope to achieve through inclusionary zoning
- Components of inclusionary zoning programs
- Issues that surround the use of inclusionary zoning
- Lessons learned through community experiences to date, including 15 case studies.
Case studies include:
- Standard programs in growing communities:
- Montgomery County, MD
- Fairfax County, VA
- Longmont, CO
- Chula Vista, CA
- Burlington, VT
- Carlsbad, CA
- Mandatory programs in suburbs short on developable land:
- Cambridge, MA
- Boulder, CO
- Palo Alto, CA
- Princeton Borough and Township, NJ
- Voluntary programs:
- Sommerville, MA
- Fort Collins, CO
- Big-city programs:
- Boston, MA
- Denver, CO
- San Diego, CA
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