Inclusionary Zoning

Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) is a planning tool used by municipalities and states around the country to promote the construction of new affordable housing units. The Initiative has compiled a list of resources designed to help you learn more about creating and implementing an IZ program in your area. For a brief introduction to inclusionary zoning, please see:
Everything You Need to Know About Inclusionary Zoning at a Glance or reference the Glossary of IZ Terms.


Research Studies

Opening the Door to Inclusionary Housing - Condensed Edition (BPI Chicago)
The Impact of Inclusionary Zoning on Development (BPI Chicago)
Inclusionary Zoning: A Viable Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis? (The Center for Housing Policy)
Expanding Housing Options through Inclusionary Zoning (Campaign for Sensible Growth)
The Effectiveness of Mandatory Programs Over Voluntary Programs (American Planning Association)

NC Planning Ordinances

Davidson (Section 6.3)
Manteo (Chapter 4)
Kill Devil Hills (Chapter 153)
Dare County (Chapter 155: Section 22-58.3)

Links

Policy Link Equitable Development Toolkit A comprehensive look at inclusionary zoning hosted by PolicyLink, a national nonprofit research, communications, capacity building, and advocacy organization.
National Housing Conference Publications This site contains a host of publications designed to address the critical affordable housing and community development issues that exist today, to inlcude a number of articles on inclusionary zoning.
Innovative Housing Institute In addition to hosting a national Inclusionary Housing Conference, IHI provides technical assistance and professional support to local governments, private developers, housing agencies and community organizations.