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Topics: Zoning, Land Development, Construction and Subdivision Regulations
Results: 834 Matches
1. Reducing the Cost of New Housing Construction in New York City 2005 Update
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The authors suggest increasing permitted densities in appropriate areas, tying inclusionary zoning with tax incentives, and allowing affordable units to be built further from market units.
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2. What is the Impact of High Ratio Granny Units on Affordable Housing?
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The author contends that housing with garage access in the rear that allows granny flats can produce more affordable housing. |
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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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Massachusetts covers school costs for new students in moderate-income 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 the state should provide specific financial incentives to local governments that enact more liberal zoning ordinances.
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5. Affordable Housing v. Open Space: A Proposal for Reconciliation
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Massachusetts |
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The author recommends requiring a payment in lieu or an open space set-aside in every subdivision, and requiring every community to adopt a sound plan for affordable housing. |
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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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Flower Mound |
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The Texas Municipal League argued that the Dolan case applied only to compelled dedications of land and only to adjudicative imposed permit conditions.
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7. Regulations and Housing Development: What We Know and What We Need to Know
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According to the author existing research largely fails to sort out whether the supply effect or the amenity effect predominates.
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8. Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (Illinois)
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Illinois will allow developers to appeal a local planning board's decision if they feel that their application was unfairly denied because of affordable housing. |
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9. The Record on 40B (Massachusetts)
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In 1969, Massachusetts enacted a law that made it easier to develop affordable housing, especially in communities where local zoning and other restrictions hindered its construction.
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10. Senate Bill 6593 An Act Relating to prohibiting discrimination against consumer's choices in housing (Washington State)
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In 2004, Washington State enacted legislation that requires local governments to regulate manufactured housing in the same manner as other housing. |
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