Housing Trust Funds - Equitable Development Toolkit
Overview
Public funds, established by legislation, ordinance or resolution, to receive specific revenues dedicated to affordable housing development. (2004)
Inclusionary Zoning - Equitable Development Toolkit
Overview
Land use regulation mandating a percentage (usually 15-20%) of the housing units in all larger projects be affordable to people of low and moderate incomes. (2003)
Infill Incentives - Equitable Development Toolkit
Overview
Infill incentives can produce new housing units, reduce blight, preserve open space, reduce traffic, and encourage retail development that serves the needs of existing residents. (2004)
Just Cause Eviction Controls - Equitable Development Toolkit
Overview
Implement these laws to protect renters against being unfairly evicted by landlords who want to capitalize on the explosive rental and housing markets. (2004)
Living Wage Provisions - Equitable Development Toolkit
Overview
Ordinances that ensure the employees of public contractors, private contractors receiving public sector funding, and public employees are paid wages at pace with regional cost of living measures. (2004)