Inclusionary Zoning Encourages Affordable Housing
Policies that require developers to include low-income units as part of development projects results in more affordable housing.
"Requiring housing developers to dedicate a percentage of units to low-income residents has stimulated the construction of affordable housing in California...About 80% of the 107 cities and counties that have policies known as inclusionary housing or zoning reported that the requirements have spurred the construction of apartments and houses that otherwise would not have been built."
Thanks to Jose Rodriguez
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Published on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in
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