FLORIDA PLANNING A publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Fall 2021
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By: Catherine M. Hartley, AICP, CNU
Code Edits That Reduce the Red Tape For Affordable, Workforce, and Missing Middle Housing There are several areas in conventional, Euclidean zoning codes that can impede the provision of affordable, workforce, and missing middle housing. With rising land, material, and labor costs, local governments are struggling to provide affordable housing without direct cash subsidies, such as money local governments contribute to Low-Income Tax Credit projects. Without donating cash or land and reducing fees, local governments can contribute to lowering the cost of housing by allowing an increase in supply – particularly in areas where they say want infill housing. Allowing “missing middle” housing in infill and redevelopment areas is one way contribute to increasing supply. Missing middle projects that are not subsidized are generally priced for young professionals, teachers, emergency personnel, nurses, etc – that sweet spot of 80-120% of area median income households that local governments don’t tend to subsidize but continued on page 4
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Affordable Housing as Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
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Missing, Middle & Mixed Income Housing
The Unity in Community
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Make Homeless Programs Welcoming for LGBTQ+ Youth
Affordable Housing for LGBTQ Seniors
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Comfortably Uncomfortable
Supporting the Next Generation of Planners via Online Platforms
2021 Leadership & Project Award Winners
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President’s Message - p. 3 / Court Ruling of Critical Comprehensive Plan Consistency - p. 24 / Planners on the Move - p. 37 / Member Spotlight p. 38 / Working for You - p. 39 Consultants Directory - p. 40 / Events - back page
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