Regional Housing Opportunities for Lower Income Households


Book Description

Provides concerned citizens and public officials with a framework for understanding the various planning, production, and funding options used to increase the range of residential choices and locations accessible to lower income families. Contents: required local housing plans (California, Oregon, Florida, New Jersey, and Vermont); local housing allocation; housing production (regional public superbuilders); inclusionary zoning; housing funding and assistance; implementation activities (portable certificates/vouchers, historical and current). Extensive bibliography.




Fair Share Housing Allocation


Book Description

Many courts and state and local governments have turned to "fair share" plans to determine the equita­ble distribution of housing in a region according to such criteria as broadening the socioeconomic mix of communities and protecting the environment. This monograph examines the emerging fair share strategy, discusses its theoretical impact, and ana­lyzes its track record to date. Specific examples and legislative alternatives are examined in detail.