Environmental Regulations and Housing Costs

Environmental Regulations and Housing Costs
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Publisher : Island Press
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781610910682
ISBN-13 : 1610910680
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Environmental Regulations and Housing Costs by : Arthur C. Nelson

Many communities across the nation still lack affordable housing. And many officials continue to claim that “affordable housing” is an oxymoron. Building inexpensively is impossible, they say, because there are too many regulations. Required environmental impact statements and habitat protection laws, they contend, drive up the costs of construction. But is this actually true? In a comprehensive study of the question, the authors of this eye-opening book separate fact from myth. With admirable clarity, they describe the policy debate from its beginning, review the economic theory, trace the evolution of development regulation, and summarize the major research on the topic. In addition, they offer their own research, accompanied by a case study of two strikingly different Washington, D.C., suburbs. They also include results of focus groups conducted in Dallas, Denver, and Tucson. The authors find that environmental regulatory costs—as a share of total costs and processes—are about the same now as they were thirty years ago, even though there are far more regulations today. They find, too, that environmental regulations may actually create benefits that could improve the value of housing. Although they conclude that regulations do not appear to drive up housing costs more now than in the past, they do offer recommendations of ways in which the processes associated with regulations—including review procedures—could be improved and could result in cost savings. Intended primarily for professionals who are involved in, or impacted by, regulations—from public officials, planners, and engineers to housing developers and community activists—this book will provide useful insights and data to anyone who wants to know if (and how) American housing can actually be made “affordable.”

The Encyclopedia of Housing, Second Edition

The Encyclopedia of Housing, Second Edition
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 929
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ISBN-10 : 9781412989572
ISBN-13 : 1412989574
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Housing, Second Edition by : Andrew T. Carswell

The second edition of the Encyclopedia of Housing has been updated to reflect the significant changes in the market that make the landscape of the industry so different today, and includes articles from a fresh set of scholars who have contributed to the field over the past twelve years.

Regulatory Barriers to Manufactured Housing Placement in Urban Communities

Regulatory Barriers to Manufactured Housing Placement in Urban Communities
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : 9781437984385
ISBN-13 : 143798438X
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Regulatory Barriers to Manufactured Housing Placement in Urban Communities by : Casey J. Dawkins

Manufactured housing (MH) units (built under the HUD Code in the controlled environment of a manufacturing plant and transported in one or more sections on a permanent chassis) provide an important source of affordable housing. After adjusting for land costs, the per square foot cost of HUD-Code housing is less than half of standard, site-built housing. With the increased use of multi-section units and recent innovations in MH building technology, particularly integrated floor and chassis systems, many MH units are now virtually indistinguishable from conventional site-built units. This report examines the scope and severity of state and local regulatory barriers to MH placement within CDBG-eligible communities. Ill. A print on demand report.

Report by the Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing

Report by the Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 744
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ISBN-10 : UCR:31210012241384
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Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Report by the Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Policy Research and Insurance

Housing in America

Housing in America
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9781315309118
ISBN-13 : 1315309114
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Housing in America by : Marijoan Bull

Housing is a fundamental need and universal part of human living that shapes our lives in profound ways that go far beyond basic sheltering. Where we live can determine our self-image, social status, health and safety, quality of public services, access to jobs, and transportation options. But the reality for many in America is that housing choices are constrained: costs are unaffordable, discriminatory practices remain, and physical features do not align with needs. As a society, we recognize the significant role housing plays in our overall quality of life and the stability of our communities. We have made a national commitment to decent housing for all yet this promise remains unrealized. Housing in America provides a broad overview of the field of housing, with the objective of fostering an informed and engaged citizenry. The evolution of housing norms and policy is explored in a historical context while underscoring the human and cultural dimensions of housing program choices. Specific topics covered include: why housing matters; housing and culture; housing frameworks and political ideologies; housing and opportunities; housing and the economy; housing discrimination; and housing affordability. Readers will gain an understanding of the basic debates within the field of housing, consider the motivations and performance of various interventions, and critically examine persistent patterns of racial and class inequality. With an exploration of theoretical frameworks, short case studies, reflective exercises, and strong visuals, this introductory text explores improving housing choices in America.

The Oxford Handbook of Urban Planning

The Oxford Handbook of Urban Planning
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 880
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ISBN-10 : 9780195374995
ISBN-13 : 0195374991
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Urban Planning by : Randall Crane

Why plan? How and what do we plan? Who plans for whom? These three questions are then applied across three major topics in planning: States, Markets, and the Provision of Social Goods; The Methods and Substance of Planning; and Agency, Implementation, and Decision Making.

Issues in Urban Policy and Planning: 2013 Edition

Issues in Urban Policy and Planning: 2013 Edition
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Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Total Pages : 455
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ISBN-10 : 9781490108292
ISBN-13 : 1490108297
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Issues in Urban Policy and Planning: 2013 Edition by :

Issues in Urban Policy and Planning / 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Transportation Policy. The editors have built Issues in Urban Policy and Planning: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Transportation Policy in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Urban Policy and Planning: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.