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Can Inclusionary Zoning Provide More Affordable Housing?

Both voluntary and mandatory inclusionary zoning programs give builders and developers incentives to produce affordable housing.

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Understanding the Differences Between Sprawl & Greenfield Development

Sprawl and greenfield development tend to be linked terms, or even used interchangeably. However, there is a very important difference.

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What is Sprawl?

Though we often think of sprawl as the result of a rapid increase in population, population growth isn’t the only factor that causes sprawl.

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Doing Away with Single-Family Zoning

Communities need a range of housing types for all residents and income levels. Without housing accessibility and affordability, our...

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What Is Inclusionary Zoning?

Whether you support or oppose inclusionary zoning, there is no doubt that it is a controversial housing policy.

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Whatcom County’s 2022 First Buildable Lands Report Falls Short

If we rely on the current conclusions in the report, we’re saying that Bellingham has a healthy housing market.

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