The Case for Parks and Affordable Housing Joint Development
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2018
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Community Development, Economic Justice, Health, Public Spaces
This guide outlines how coordinating affordable housing development with park expansions can help municipal park agencies serve low-income households without raising concerns about gentrification and displacement. It recommends targeting these coordinated projects in transit-rich areas and implementing equity policy frameworks for large infrastructure projects.