Board Of Aldermen

Aligning Policy and Housing Outcomes

Inclusionary Zoning

Update Inclusionary Zoning Regulations

Case Study — Inclusionary Zoning, Newton, MA

In 2018, the City of Newton, Massachusetts began a
process to revise their Inclusionary Zoning policy. Housing
affordability was worsening, and the City was experiencing
an influx of large residential and mixed-use projects which
provided ample opportunities to increase the overall
number of affordable housing units.

Aligning Policy and Housing Outcomes
Inclusionary Zoning

Update Inclusionary Zoning Regulations

Issues/Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short Term

Aligning Policy and Housing Outcomes

Affordable Housing Trust

ASSOCIATES INC

Create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Case Study — Affordable Housing Trust, Somerville, MA

Aligning Policy and Housing Outcomes

Affordable Housing Trust

Create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Issues/Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short Term

Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS
ALIGNING POLICY AND HOUSING OUTCOMES

RKG

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Planning for Success
Public Education

ASSOCIATES INC

Educate the Public on the Need for and Benefits of Housing

Issues /Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short and Mid Term

Planning for Success
Leveraging Public Land

ASSOCIATES INC

Leverage Public Land for Housing Production

Issues /Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short and Mid Term

Planning for Success
Accessory Dwelling Units ASSOCIATES NC

Reducing Barriers to ADUs

Planning for Success
Accessory Dwelling Units

ASSOCIATES INC

Continue to Integrate Accessory Dwelling Units

Issues /Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short Term

Planning for Success
Master Plan, Land Use, and Zoning

Utilize the Master Plan, Land Use Policy, and Zoning to
Address Housing Choice, Affordability, and Location

Issues/Opportunities Addressed: C)

Timeframe for Action: Short Term