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BOOKS
Benedict, Kitty. Home Work: The Quiet Success Story of Affordable Housing in Connecticut. 1998.
This book describes and profiles successful affordable housing complexes throughout the state of Connecticut.
ARTICLES
Arizona
Salamone, Chris and Barb Carter. “Local government strategies on workforce housing.” Nation's Cities Weekly 29.11 (March 13, 2006): 5(1).
Successful strategies that Arizona jurisdictions have used in implementing affordable housing include partnering with non-profit organizations, using the community land trust model, giving grants, and creating local policies that are favorable toward special needs groups.
California
Conrad, Katherine. “Affordable housing rises via developer – sans subsidy.” San Jose Mercury News (September 19, 2006): NA.
An example of how a private developer, KDF Communities of Newport Beach, can renovate properties as affordable housing units without a government subsidy.
“Phoenix Realty sets up $90m fund for middle-income for-sale housing: Partnership with CalPERS, Northwestern Mutual, Washington Mutual.” Multi-Housing News 40.12 (December 2005): 14(1).
A $90 million fund has been established to provide housing for middle income wage-earners throughout San Diego County.
Galuppo, Louis A. “Challenging the current view of building and homes.” San Diego Business Journal 25.48 (November 29, 2004): A3(1).
Businesses, communities and government must work together in San Diego and its environs to create affordable housing for its workers.
Sichelman, Lew. “New capital supports ‘workforce’ housing in Los Angeles.” National Mortgage News 28.40 (June 28, 2004): 24.
Condominium units built specifically as affordable housing in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles were financed by institutional capital.
Power, Matthew. “Casa del maestro: (Special Focus Award).” Builder 25.11(October 2002): 184(1).
A forty unit affordable housing apartment complex was the key to the retention of teachers in Santa Clara, California.
Malchow, Aaron. “Santa Clara school district sets new foundation for teacher housing.” Business Journal 18.32 (December 8, 2000): 8.
Santa Clara school district plans to build affordable housing on unused land that it owns for employees who need it.
Davis, Jim. “Contributions made to ease high housing prices.” Business Journal 18.18 (September 1, 2000): 59.
Builders and corporations have donated funds to the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County for affordable housing units.
Rutledge, Tanya. “County expecting more state funds for affordable housing.” Business Journal 15.46 (March 9, 1998): 4(1).
The state of California will allocate $1.3 billion in tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing.
Connecticut
Grosso, Meg Learson. ”Neighbor says Redcoat condos will decrease area affordability.” Westport Minuteman (November 2, 2006): A4.
A proposed condominium development in the middle of a downtown historic district would reduce the affordability of other homes in that section.
Grosso, Meg Learson. ”Resident proposes new plan to achieve affordable housing in Westport.” Westport Minuteman (November 2, 2006): A6.
A comparison is given of two ways to reach Connecticut’s goal of ten percent affordable housing in each town.
Rathgebe, John. “Guest view: more affordable housing needed for our economy to grow.” Fairfield County Business Journal 45.39 (September 25, 2006): 37(1).
The president of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association speaks about the need for affordable housing in Fairfield County.
Green, Rick. “Affordable housing choices.” Hartford Courant (August 22, 2006): B.1
Connecticut towns with little or no affordable housing may be forced to change their exclusionary zoning ways and offer more affordable housing.
“Phoenix Realty Group launches $250m fund to create workforce housing in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.” Multi-Housing News 41.8 (August 2006): 13(1).
A $250 million Metropolitan Workforce Housing Fund has been created for building market-rate housing for middle income families in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
“Affordable housing appeal in Ridgefield sustained.” Connecticut Law Tribune (May 1, 2006): NA.
Terrar LLC’s proposal to build a 50-unit multi-family affordable housing community decision was upheld by the Connecticut Superior court.
Chuvala, Bob. “Lack of affordable housing a major concern in Fairfield County.” (CBIA Survey Uncovers hope and concern among business owners).” Fairfield County Business Journal 44.48 (November 28, 2005): 20(1).
A CBIA (Connecticut Business & Industry Association) survey reflected the concerns and fears of business owners and companies regarding the lack of affordable housing for the business environment in Fairfield County.
Business Council of Fairfield County. “Affordable housing: Fairfield County’s growth challenge.” Resource Guide. (April 2003): 1-9. Also available at www.sacia.org
Analysis and proposals for financing affordable housing in Fairfield County.
Charles, Eleanor. “Darien voters give apartment developer a victory.” New York Times (October 21, 2001): 11.11.
In a referendum, Darien voters rejected an appropriation of $26.7 million toward the condemnation and purchase of 32 acres to stop a development of 189 luxury rental apartments, 25 percent of which would be for affordable housing.
Charles, Eleanor. “Apartment developer with the law in its toolbox.” New York Times (July 22, 2001): 11.7.
After receiving approval in 1998 to build 189 apartments which would include 25 percent affordable, Avalon Bay Communities, a national real estate developer, learns that the town of Darien wants to keep the property for recreational use and child care and senior centers.
Charles, Eleanor. “Towns battle over density-affordability tradeoff.” New York Times (September 24, 2000): 11.9.
Luxury housing developers, whose proposals were rejected by several suburbs, have gone to court under the Connecticut Affordable Housing Appeals Law of 1989 with the goal of building market-rate and a small proportion of affordable housing.
Charles, Eleanor. “Obstructions to new rental projects are on the rise.” New York Times (August 15, 1999): 11.9.
The trials and travails of Avalon Bay Communities quest to build multi-unit luxury apartments in the towns of Darien, New Canaan, Orange and Wilton are described.
Charles, Eleanor. “Developer uses state law to fight local resistance.” New York Times (February 7, 1999): 11.9.
The town of Darien condemned an approved residential complex that would have had a 25 percent allocation of units for affordable housing.
Charles, Eleanor. “In the Region/Connecticut: Breaking down resistance to low-income housing.” New York Times (July 16, 1995): 9.11.
A review of Fairfield 2000 and Avalon’s efforts at constructing affordable housing in Fairfield County.
Johnson, Kirk. “In Darien, a pre-emptive strike on affordable housing.” New York Times (April 18, 1989): B1.
A proposed affordable housing project is causing consternation in the town of Darien.
Florida
Neill, Brian. “Workforce housing in Sarasota is limited.” Bradenton Herald (August 10, 2006): NA
Solutions to the lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County are explored.
Leon, Hortense. “Workforce housing initiatives aid middle-income tier in crunched Southern Florida.” Commercial Property News v21 i11 (June 16, 2006): 30(1)
Southern Florida legislators are considering legislation to alleviate the affordable housing shortage.
Rawls, Linda. “Builders address affordable housing.” Palm Beach Post (West Palm Beach, FL) (May 20, 2006): NA.
The challenges of building and designing affordable housing are addressed.
Rawls, Linda. “Green Cay Village lowers the price of success.” Palm Beach Post (West Palm Beach, FL) (December 26, 2005): NA.
Palm Beach County’s first workforce housing project for policemen, firemen, teachers and other workers priced out of this prestigious community represents a concerted effort by land owners, private developers and government to address an ongoing housing problem.
Rawls, Linda. “Public-private tie key to affordable housing.” Palm Beach Post (West Palm Beach, FL) (December 3, 2005): NA.
Solutions to the crisis in workforce housing needs a combined effort by municipalities and private industries.
“420 affordable units slated for Palm Beach County.” (Housing Trust Group and Goray Communities Inc. planned to build Green Cay Village). Multi-Housing News 40.12 (Dec 2005): 12(1).
A multi-family residential community designed solely for the local workforce, families and seniors will be built on a 42-acre site in Palm Beach County.
Idaho
Volkert, Lori. “Dealing with public opposition at the Idaho Conference on Housing.” Idaho Business Review, Boise (October 9, 2006): NA.
This workshop illustrates ways of allaying the public’s concerns regarding workforce housing.
Illinois
Zurier, Steve. “A trusted source: A Chicago-area community uses a teardown tax to fund affordable townhomes.” Builder 28.14 (December 2005): 42(1).
A brief description of how Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago, built affordable housing units.
Maryland
Marimow Ann E. “Middle-income housing proposal is approved.” Washington Post (July 12, 2006): B.2.
A description of a new Montgomery County initiative that is addressing the scarcity of affordable housing.
Craig, Tim. “County May Help Workers Get a House; Pricey Market Keeps Many Far From Their Jobs.” Washington Post (June 24, 2004): T.03.
Suggestions for affordable housing in Howard County are presented.
Massachusetts
Gonsalves, Sean. “Town council appears divided on plan to allow more affordable housing.” Cape Cod Times (September 18, 2006): NA.
A new type of housing ordinance that would encourage affordable housing is being considered by the town of Barnstable.
Flint, Anthony. “Massachusetts boosts incentives for smart growth planning.” Planning 72.2 (February 2006): 51(2).
Local governments in Massachusetts are encouraged to become more involved in increasing affordable housing with the passage of a new law known as Chapter 40S.
New York
“Phoenix Realty Group launches $250m fund to create workforce housing in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.” Multi-Housing News 41.8 (August 2006): 13(1).
A $250 million Metropolitan Workforce Housing Fund has been created for building market-rate housing for middle income families in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Fischler, Marcelle S. East End blues: Working hard and unable to buy a home.” New York Times (April 23, 2006): 14LI.1.
The exorbitant housing prices for town employees in the Hamptons are forcing communities to reconsider building affordable housing.
Mead, Julia C. “More open space, more affordable housing.” New York Times (January 1, 2006): 14LI.3.
East Hampton, Long Island hopes to have more subsidized housing by the end of 2006.
Clavin, Tom. “Affordable housing, a moving target.” New York Times (February 13, 2005): 14LI.5.
As property values have dramatically increased in East Hampton, affordable housing is becoming harder to achieve.
Clavin, Tom. “Housing costs curb police recruiting.” New York Times (January 23, 2005): 14LI.9.
Due to the very expensive cost of housing on Long Island’s East End, the municipality of Shelter Island changed its housing requirements for police officers.
Virginia
Grunwald, Michael. “Forget the projects: This is the new look of public housing: In suburbia: Where even a six-figure income may qualify.” Washington Post (August 27, 2006): B.1
Fairfax County’s use of inclusionary zoning is part of a solution for the lack of affordable and workforce housing.
Lewis, Roger K. “Solutions to workforce housing problems won't be found in the market alone.” Washington Post (February 18, 2006): F.36.
Effective subsidies are a necessary component for financing affordable and workplace housing given the current economic conditions.
Somashekhar, Sandhya. “To fill jobs, some counties become landlords, too.” Washington Post (July 23, 2005): B.01.
Fairfax County’s year-old firefighter and paramedic housing program is designed to provide affordable housing to new firefighters and paramedics.
United States
“Why not in our community? Removing barriers to affordable housing.” (February 2005): 1-31. (Available at www.huduser.org/publications/affhsg.html)
This report from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research, describes recent efforts by municipal and state governments to overcome regulatory barriers to affordable housing.
Lee, R. Randy. “Out of reach: Exclusionary zoning and land-use practices in the name of smart growth add fuel to the fire of the affordable housing crisis.” Builder 28.1 (January 2005): 85(2).
The lack of affordable housing is due to exclusionary zoning and land-use decisions.
Sichelman, Lew. “Looking at affordable housing as a ‘workforce’ issue. National Mortgage News v28 i19 (Feb 2, 2004): 18.
The president of the National Association of Home Builders expands the definition of affordable housing to include all ancillary workers commuting more than 50 miles.
“Bridging the gap: successful workforce housing projects from Georgia to Seattle: How builders and others have used creative solutions to overcome the most daunting obstacles.” (Special Report: Workforce Housing). (Lee Homes)(Westfield Homes). Builder 26.9 (July 2003): 138(3).
Successful examples of workforce housing projects throughout the U. S.. These articles are available at www.builderonline.com
WEBSITES
Commonwealth Housing Task Force -
The Commonwealth Housing Task Force is a diverse group of business and civic leaders, from the public and private sectors who are looking for solutions to the housing crisis in the Greater Boston area.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development -
The goal of the affordable housing program is to provide and preserve quality affordable housing options in the state of Connecticut.
HOMEConnecticut -
HOMEConnecticut, an initiative of the Partnership for Strong Communities, is aimed at increasing the amount of affordable housing throughout the state of Connecticut.
National Affordable Housing Management Association -
Founded in 1990, this association promotes professional standards for affordable housing providers including multifamily managers, owners and industry stakeholders.
National Association of Home Builders -
One of the goals of this association is to advance housing opportunities for all working Americans and their families.
Partnership for Strong Communities
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Created in 1998, the Partnership works with government, private, and non-profit groups to end homelessness, create affordable housing, and ensure a healthy Connecticut economy.
Urban Land Institute -
With more than 30,000 members worldwide, this institute encompasses the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development covering both the private and public sectors.
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD USER -
Established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research, HUD USER is the primary source for federal government reports and information on housing policy and programs.
Workforce Housing Initiative -
A description of the joint commitment of workforce housing by Fannie Mae and the National Association of Home Builders.
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