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Inclusionary Housing

This article on inclusionary zoning comprised the pilot edition of “CityLab University,” a resource for understanding some of the most important concepts related to cities and urban policy. It offers an overview of important points about inclusionary housing, provides a case study of Washington, D.C.’s program, and summarizes the viewpoints of several stakeholder groups for and against these programs. It also offers several links to further resources on the topic.

Introducing Planning Concepts to Nonplanners

This article introduces inclusionary zoning as part of the "CityLab University" series, a resource for understanding some of the most important concepts related to cities and urban policy. It succintly describes a specific zoning tool in theory and in practice, and also explains the implications of policy on social and economic issues in a community. The article includes key points, defines basic housing terminology, and illustrates an inclusionary zoning program through a case study.