Planning

Housing Affordability
Contact: Nicholas Julian
njulian@nahb.org
(202) 266-8309

Housing Affordability Planning

Peak One, photo courtesy of Brynn Grey Partners Ltd.

Planning for greater housing affordability is an important first step. Communities can enhance affordability with a comprehensive planning and development framework. The best plans incorporate job growth as well as housing needs and supply to inform zoning decisions.

  • Prepare a truly comprehensive plan that includes housing needs
  • Encourage mixed-use/mixed-income development
  • Encourage adaptive reuse, infill and redevelopment
  • Innovative infrastructure financing tools
  • State-level programs and remedies
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