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Topics: Zoning, Land Development, Construction and Subdivision Regulations
Results: 927 Matches
1. Reducing the Cost of New Housing Construction in New York City 2005 Update
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The authors say that New York City’s zoning law is outdated and the inclusionary zoning ordinance is ineffective.
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2. What is the Impact of High Ratio Granny Units on Affordable Housing?
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The author implies that inclusionary zoning does not produce great numbers of affordable units.
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3. Bay State Set to Reimburse Communities for Cost of Schooling Children That Move Into Designated Smart Growth Districts
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Local communities may not have incentives to create higher-density smart growth districts. |
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4. Building on Our Heritage: A Housing Strategy for Smart Growth and Economic Development
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The authors argue that restrictive zoning ordinances increase housing costs.
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5. Affordable Housing v. Open Space: A Proposal for Reconciliation
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Statutes in Massachusetts pit affordable housing adovacates against open space advocates, as the two land uses have been made for all intents and purposes mutually exclusive. |
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6. Texas Municipal League et al Amicus Brief in Town of Flower Mound Texas v. Stafford Estates Limited Partnership
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The plaintiff argued that a road requirement by Flower Mound was an unconstitutional takings.
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7. Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work?
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The authors contend that inclusionary zoning ordinances increase the cost of market rate housing, reduce the supply of affordable housing and cost local governments tax revenue. |
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8. Regulations and Housing Development: What We Know and What We Need to Know
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According to research growth caps, density limits, urban growth boundaries and permit-processing delays are associated with increased housing prices.
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9. Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (Illinois)
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Developers of affordable housing have little recourse if their application is denied by a local planning board. |
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10. The Record on 40B (Massachusetts)
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The authors say that many towns in Massachusetts have large lot zoning (in excess of one acre per unit) and make no provision at all for multi-family or higher density housing.
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