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https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/474367-local-land-use-policies-should-increase-affordable-housing-options-for
One way local governments can enable more affordable housing options for seniors is to eliminate land use barriers by changing zoning to allow for higher densities in single-family neighborhoods. Washington, D.C.’s 7-year-old Age-Friendly D.C initiative includes zoning revisions allowing Accessory Dwelling Units.
Cities like Minneapolis and Seattle have implemented citywide rezoning in their comprehensive plans to address housing affordability. Minneapolis eliminated single-family zoning in order to increase both affordability and racial and economic equity in housing.
Expanding policies that allow more single family homes to be converted into duplex and/or triplex units, the building of smaller single f...
One way local governments can enable more affordable housing options for seniors is to eliminate land use barriers by changing zoning to allow for higher densities in single-family neighborhoods. Washington, D.C.’s 7-year-old Age-Friendly D.C initiative includes zoning revisions allowing Accessory Dwelling Units.
Cities like Minneapolis and Seattle have implemented citywide rezoning in their comprehensive plans to address housing affordability. Minneapolis eliminated single-family zoning in order to increase both affordability and racial and economic equity in housing.
Expanding policies that allow more single family homes to be converted into duplex and/or triplex units, the building of smaller single family homes and mid-sized apartment developments that are close to transit and services (or provide on-site services) would greatly benefit seniors.