This background note explores the fundamental topics enclosing the government's strategy to supplying housing: specifically its shift from a provider and contractor of affordable housing to an approach that targets demand-side alternatives and indirect subsidies to private developers. In addition to a shift from supply-based to demand-based solutions, there's an ongoing discussion about whether to supply folks- based or place-based alternatives. The above mentioned shift and debate represents the troubles encountered in the pioneer urban renewal efforts, and eagerness today to supply affordable housing that is close to jobs and transportation, that is mixed-income, and circumstantial to its encompassing development.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 11, 2014 PRODUCT #: 214107-HCB-ENG
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