Inclusionary Housing Is Good Policy

Requiring Los Angeles housing developers to include low-income units is good policy, a report concludes.

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March 30, 2003, 9:00 AM PST

"Some California communities meet their housing needs by requiring developers -- including those of upscale homes and apartments -- to offer a certain percentage of units to low- and moderate-income residents. In exchange, local government offers builders incentives to offset the cost.Now a study says Los Angeles could employ the same strategy... Known as "inclusionary housing" or "inclusionary zoning ordinances," such laws have been touted by housing advocates as a useful tool in housing production -- and blasted by some builders and owners who say they stifle it."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Read the full story: Affordable Housing Rule Deemed Feasible for L.A.

Saturday, March 29, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

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