| We
all know that finding affordable housing remains a challenge
for too many DC residents and workers -- a challenge that
is particularly acute in our neighborhood.
The
city recently adopted a new policy, called Inclusionary
Zoning, that would address this problem citywide. In Ward
3, it means new developments along Wisconsin and Connecticut
Avenues would be required to include a certain amount of
housing for DC’s
working families without impacting our existing neighborhoods.
What
is Inclusionary Zoning?
Why support Inclusionary Zoning?
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What is Inclusionary
Zoning?
Inclusionary
zoning is a city policy requiring new residential developments
to include a portion of affordable homes in exchange for allowing
some additional market-rate units on site. This policy will
create nearly 200 affordable or workforce housing units each
year and will equitably and effectively distribute these units
across the city.
For almost
30 years, hundreds of cities and counties throughout the United
States – including Arlington County, Boston, Montgomery
County, and San Francisco – have used inclusionary zoning
to help meet their affordable housing needs and build vibrant,
mixed income communities. Inclusionary zoning is a proven
and effective strategy for producing and promoting the more
equitable distribution of affordable housing.
Why Support
Inclusionary Zoning?
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People
who work in the Disctrict should have an opportunity to
live here too. Inclusionary zoning is one way to provide
this opportunity.
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Inclusionary
Zoning will be applied equitably throughout the city.
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Inclusionary
Zoning will have minimal impacts on existing neighborhoods.
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Our
city needs more mixed-income communities and inclusionary
zoning is a way to achieve that goal.
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Inclusionary
zoning is an important part of a larger strategy to meet
the affordable housing needs of current and future District
residents.
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Affordable
housing and historic preservation are compatible goals.
Inclusionary zoning should apply in historic districts.
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Campaign for Inclusionary Zoning
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