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Inclusionary zoning
Coverage of Inclusionary zoning in the Nexus archive.
- California tool to encourage low-income rentals may suppress new apartment construction
California faces a housing shortage where high costs contribute significantly to poverty. While cities utilize 'inclusionary zoning'—requiring developers of market-rate housing to set aside low-income units—a UC Irvine study suggests this practice may backfire. Researchers found that inclusionary zoning acts as a tax on construction, reducing the overall supply of much-needed housing.