Solutions for Inclusive Communities Introductory remarks by Jeffrey Lubell Director of Housing Initiatives Abt Associates Solutions 2013 Conference Atlanta, GA September 16, 2013

1. What do we mean by inclusion? 2. What are the principal housing strategies for achieving inclusion? 3. What housing policy levers can help achieve inclusion? Source:

Inclusive Housing Strategies 1.Expand affordable housing in existing communities of opportunity 2.Preserve and include affordable housing within new development in changing or growing communities 3.Improve housing quality and expand housing options in underserved communities as part of comprehensive community development

1. Expand affordable housing in existing communities of opportunity Lexingon, MA – Ranked #1 in Boston Area for best schools by Boston Globe (Zillow: median home value, $724,200 in July 2013) Image:

1. Expand affordable housing in existing communities of opportunity Housing Policy Options Housing Voucher Mobility efforts Fair Share Goals – Builder’s Remedy Fair Housing Litigation Housing Trust Funds Overlay Zones and other Flexible Zoning Strategies Inclusionary Zoning w/ right of purchase for PHAs & long-term affordability

2. Preserve and include affordable housing within new development in changing or growing communities Pearl District, Portland, OR. Image: neighborhoods/00-The%20Pearl%20District.html

Housing Policy Options Rental Housing Preservation Inclusionary Zoning w. right of purchase by PHAs & long-term affordability Link Zoning Changes to Affordability Requirements Joint Development w/ Transit & other development on Publicly Owned Land Innovative Financing: – Tax Increment Financing – Linkage Fees – Service Tax Districts – Housing Trust Funds – Tax abatements Community Benefit Agreements Accessory Dwelling Units 2. Preserve and include affordable housing within new development in changing or growing communities

3. Improve housing quality and expand housing options in underserved communities Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood, Cleveland, OH Image: dealer/2012/08/zack_reed_has_dreams_of_bringi_6.html

3. Improve housing quality and expand housing options in underserved communities Housing Policy Options Code Enforcement / Demolition Grants / Loans for Housing Rehab New Affordable Rental Housing Can Raise Standards Homeownership Initiatives: – $1 home initiatives – Homeownership zones – Section 8 homeownership Efforts to Attract Middle- & Higher-Income Households Match with Other C-D Initiatives: Schools, Parks Crime, Arts Economic Development Asset-Building Anchor Institutions