Making Housing More Affordable

Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119564812

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Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Pdf

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Author : Shane Phillips
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642831337

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The Affordable City by Shane Phillips Pdf

From Los Angeles to Boston and Chicago to Miami, US cities are struggling to address the twin crises of high housing costs and household instability. Debates over the appropriate course of action have been defined by two poles: building more housing or enacting stronger tenant protections. These options are often treated as mutually exclusive, with support for one implying opposition to the other. Shane Phillips believes that effectively tackling the housing crisis requires that cities support both tenant protections and housing abundance. He offers readers more than 50 policy recommendations, beginning with a set of principles and general recommendations that should apply to all housing policy. The remaining recommendations are organized by what he calls the Three S’s of Supply, Stability, and Subsidy. Phillips makes a moral and economic case for why each is essential and recommendations for making them work together. There is no single solution to the housing crisis—it will require a comprehensive approach backed by strong, diverse coalitions. The Affordable City is an essential tool for professionals and advocates working to improve affordability and increase community resilience through local action.

Author : Sarah Monk,Christine Whitehead
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781444340884

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Making Housing more Affordable by Sarah Monk,Christine Whitehead Pdf

The movement away from traditional rented approaches to meeting the housing needs of those on modest incomes has taken on new momentum in the latest economic cycle. This book answers some of the questions around affordable housing and low cost home ownership, and whether these intermediate tenures have the potential to play a longer term role in achieving sustainable housing markets. The editors clarify the principles on which the development of affordable housing and intermediate tenures has been based; analyse the policy instruments used to implement these ideas; and make a preliminary assessment of their longer tem value to households and governments alike. Making Housing More Affordable: the role of intermediate tenures brings together an evidence base for researchers and policy makers as they assess past experience and work to understand future options. The book draws mainly on experience of the intermediate housing market in England but also on examples of policies that have been implemented across the world. It clarifies both the challenges and the achievements of governments in providing a well operating intermediate market that can help meet the fundamental goal of ‘a decent home for every household at a price within their means’. The first section outlines the principles and practice of intermediate housing and examines the instruments and mechanisms by which it has been provided internationally. The next section estimates who might benefit from being in intermediate housing and projects the take-up of different products in the future. Section III examines the supply side and Section IV introduces some case studies of who gets what. The final section looks at how effectively the intermediate market operates over the economic cycle.

Author : Edward Ludwig Glaeser,Joseph E. Gyourko
Publisher : A E I Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39076002809775

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Rethinking Federal Housing Policy by Edward Ludwig Glaeser,Joseph E. Gyourko Pdf

In Rethinking Federal Housing Policy: How to Make Housing Plentiful and Affordable, Edward L. Glaeser and Joseph Gyourko explain why housing is so expensive in some areas and outline a plan for making it more affordable.

Author : Chrystia Freeland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1410744141

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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on Making Housing More Affordable by Chrystia Freeland Pdf

Author : Henry E Parkins
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798878250757

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Part 3 by Henry E Parkins Pdf

Discover practical solutions to one of society's most pressing challenges with "Housing Affordability: Solutions for Making Housing More Accessible and Affordable." This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration of the housing affordability crisis and provides actionable strategies to address it head-on. Through insightful analysis and expert perspectives, "Housing Affordability" unveils the root causes of the crisis, from economic disparities and regulatory hurdles to market dynamics and social inequities. Delve into the complexities of housing affordability and gain a deep understanding of the factors shaping the current landscape. But this book is more than just an examination of the problem it's a roadmap to solutions. Explore innovative policies, collaborative approaches, and cutting-edge initiatives aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable for all. From government interventions and non-profit initiatives to private sector innovations and community-based solutions, discover a wealth of practical strategies to effect real change. Whether you're a policymaker seeking evidence-based solutions, a housing advocate looking to drive meaningful impact, or a concerned citizen eager to make a difference, "Housing Affordability" offers invaluable insights and actionable guidance to help you navigate the complexities of the housing affordability crisis. Empowering, informative, and inspiring, this book is a must-read for anyone passionate about creating a more equitable and inclusive housing future. Get your copy of "Housing Affordability" today and join the movement to build a world where housing is a fundamental right for all.

Author : Jill Suzanne Shook
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620322871

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Making Housing Happen, 2nd Edition by Jill Suzanne Shook Pdf

The growing housing crisis cries out for solutions that work. As many as 3.5 million Americans experience homelessness each year, half of them women and children. One in four renters spends more than half of their income on rent and utilities (more than 30 percent is considered unaffordable). With record foreclosures and 28 percent of homes underwater, middle and low-income homeowners are suffering. Many congregations want to address this daunting problem yet feel powerless and uncertain about what to do. The good news is that churches are effectively addressing the housing crisis from Washington State to New York City--where an alliance of sixty churches has built five thousand homes for low-income homeowners, with virtually no government funding or foreclosures. This book not only presents solid theological thinking about housing, but also offers workable solutions to the current crisis: true stories by those who have made housing happen. Each story features a different Christian denomination, geographic area, and model: adaptive reuse, cohousing, cooperative housing, mixed-income, mixed-use, inclusionary zoning, second units, community land trusts, sweat equity, and more. Making Housing Happen is about vision and faith, relationships, and persistence. Its remarkable stories will inspire and challenge you to action. This new edition includes significant new material, especially in light of the ongoing mortgage crisis.

Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788119743

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Making Housing Affordable by DIANE Publishing Company Pdf

Recognizes that most states do not easily or readily intervene in local land use matters, such as local zoning, subdivision, building regulations, and impact fees. Identifies specific regulatory issues and practices which directly affect the cost of housing and thereby command state attention and action.

Author : Volker Grossman,Thomas Steger
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475590302

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Das House-Kapital by Volker Grossman,Thomas Steger Pdf

There are, by now, several long term, time series data sets on important housing & macro variables, such as land prices, house prices, and the housing wealth-to-income ratio. However, an appropriate theory that can be employed to think about such data and associated research questions has been lacking. We present a new housing & macro model that is designed specifically to analyze the long term. As an illustrative application, we demonstrate that the calibrated model replicates, with remarkable accuracy, the historical evolution of housing wealth (relative to income) after World War II and suggests a further considerable increase in the future. The model also accounts for the close connection of house prices to land prices in the data. We also compare our framework to the canonical housing & macro model, typically employed to analyze business cycles, and highlight the main differences.

Author : Global Green USA
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781597267465

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Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing by Global Green USA Pdf

Blueprint for Green Affordable Housing is a guide for housing developers, advocates, public agency staff, and the financial community that offers specific guidance on incorporating green building strategies into the design, construction, and operation of affordable housing developments. A completely revised and expanded second edition of the groundbreaking 1999 publication, this new book focuses on topics of specific relevance to affordable housing including: how green building adds value to affordable housing the integrated design process best practices in green design for affordable housing green operations and maintenance innovative funding and finance emerging programs, partnerships, and policies Edited by national green affordable housing expert Walker Wells and featuring a foreword by Matt Petersen, president and chief executive officer of Global Green USA, the book presents 12 case studies of model developments and projects, including rental, home ownership, special needs, senior, self-help, and co-housing from around the United States. Each case study describes the unique green features of the development, discusses how they were successfully incorporated, considers the project's financing and savings associated with the green measures, and outlines lessons learned. Blueprint for Green Affordable Housing is the first book of its kind to present information regarding green building that is specifically tailored to the affordable housing development community.

Author : Franklin Allen,James R. Barth,Glenn Yago
Publisher : Pearson Prentice Hall
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780137011605

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Fixing the Housing Market by Franklin Allen,James R. Barth,Glenn Yago Pdf

Explains the financial history leading to the mortgage meltdown and assesses today's housing finance systems in the United States and abroad.

Author : Khalid ElFayoumi,Ms. Izabela Karpowicz,Ms. Jenny Lee,Ms. Marina Marinkov,Ms. Aiko Mineshima,Jorge Salas,Andreas Tudyka,Ms. Andrea Schaechter
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781513570204

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Affordable Rental Housing: Making It Part of Europe’s Recovery by Khalid ElFayoumi,Ms. Izabela Karpowicz,Ms. Jenny Lee,Ms. Marina Marinkov,Ms. Aiko Mineshima,Jorge Salas,Andreas Tudyka,Ms. Andrea Schaechter Pdf

Many European economies have faced pressure from rental housing affordability that has widened social and economic divergence. While significant country and regional differences exist, this departmental paper finds that in many advanced European economies a large and rising share of low-income renters, the young, and those living in cities is overburdened. In several locations, middle-income groups also increasingly face rental affordability issues.

Author : Alex Morton,Natalie Evans,Policy Exchange (Think tank)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Home ownership
ISBN : 1906097836

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Making Housing Affordable by Alex Morton,Natalie Evans,Policy Exchange (Think tank) Pdf

Electronic version also available.

Author : Marco Peverini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031436925

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Promoting Rental Housing Affordability in European Cities by Marco Peverini Pdf

This book investigates policies for the promotion of housing affordability in the rental sector of attractive cities in Europe. Affordability links the housing situation to the economic situation of households, referring to conditions of access to housing and to the role of housing in determining poverty or wealth. The book examines the current affordability crisis and frames it in the ongoing process of urban restructuring and devolution of welfare. From the perspective of the Foundational Economy, the book calls for a proactive and effective role of public administrations in making the rental sector an affordable and stable alternative to housing financialization and commodification. By intertwining theory construction and real-world data collected through case studies in Milan and Vienna, the book provides an original framework for the analysis of public policies that promote rental affordability in a multi-level setting. Through the analysis, it highlights critical nodes of the different (housing, urban, and social) policy domains at stake in the promotion of rental affordability in attractive cities. The book proposes a shift from the currently dominant supply-side argument to an integrated, intersectoral and multi-scalar policy system for making cities more affordable.

Author : Welford Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : MINN:31951D000628053

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Affordable Single-family Housing by Welford Sanders Pdf

This report examines residential development standards in 13 communities in which 18 affordable housing development were recently built. The report, which focuses on single-family detached housing, compares old and revised standards. It also examines the application of these standard in the affordable project that were built.