A Decent Home Planning, Building, and Preserving Affordable Housing |
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| Author:
| Mallach, Alan |
| ISBN: | 978-1-932364-58-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | American Planning Association
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $110.99 |
Book Description:
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The book is both a practical step-by-step guide to developing affordable housing and a sophisticated introduction to housing policy. Chapters address design, site selection, project approval, financing, and the history of housing policy in the United States. Planners will find useful information about inclusionary and exclusionary zoning, affordable housing preservation, and the risks and rewards of affordable-home-ownership programs. Mallach also connects the dots among regional...
More DescriptionThe book is both a practical step-by-step guide to developing affordable housing and a sophisticated introduction to housing policy. Chapters address design, site selection, project approval, financing, and the history of housing policy in the United States. Planners will find useful information about inclusionary and exclusionary zoning, affordable housing preservation, and the risks and rewards of affordable-home-ownership programs. Mallach also connects the dots among regional economic competitiveness, quality of life, community revitalization, and affordable housing.