Housing Planning Flashcards
Housing Act of 1937
established public housing as a national housing goal
Housing Act of 1949
identified a national housing policy as necessary for the general welfare; established a biennial housing census; established slum clearance and urban development as federal priorities
Housing Act of 1954
broadened slum clearance and urban renewal from the Housing Act of 1949 and expanded the number of public housing units
Housing Act of 1956
expanded public housing for the elderly and provided funds for relocating people displaced by urban renewal
Housing Act of 1959
provided direct loans for construction of low-income housing for the elderly
HUD Act of 1965
provided an increase in public housing
Fair Housing Act of 1968
part of the 1968 Civil Rights legislation; prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing
Housing and Community Development of 1974
created the Community Development Block Grant program and section 8 housing program
Housing Act of 1993
established the HOPE VI program; supported public housing revitalization grants for local governments to replace high-rise public housing with low-rise, mixed-income housing
Housing market analysis
Examines existing housing stock, housing demand, and an area’s socioeconomic characteristics. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development often conducts a comprehensive analysis of metro areas to guide federal assistance
cost-burdened
an individual or household that spends at least 30% if their monthly income on housing, either as a rent or mortgage payment. At least 50% on rent is severely cost-burdened. Percentages determined by HUD. Percentages are universal, but cost-burden has a different context in LA than Columbus
Affordable housing
Differs depending on location. Incorporates a non-market rate component, such as subsidies, public-owned housing, vouchers, tax credits. etc. Government uses median household income of an area to establish affordability criteria
Workforce housing
Housing available for nearby workers. Usually near schools, hospitals, and offices. Often is reserved for people who make 80-120% of the area median income
Missing middle housing
Any type of housing other than a single-family home or high-rise. Gets its name from the fact that most zoning codes prohibit these types of residential units so cities lack housing options for someone who doesn’t want to live in a house or a tall building.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Small homes located on the same property as an existing residence. They can be attached to the main residence, inside the main residence, or a stand-alone building. Regulated through local codes, like the zoning code
Fair Housing Act
bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability. Applies to housing-related transactions, including the sale, rental, and financing of residential units
Redlining
a Federal Housing Administration policy that identified areas not eligible for an FHA-backed mortgage. The FHA physically drew a red line around the areas that were not eligible for FHA assistance. These areas, often neighborhoods with a majority black Americans or other minority populations, were thought to provide inadequate collateral for government-backed loans.
Universal design
An approach to ensure that all aspects of the built environment - buildings and public infrastructure - can be used by any person regardless of their age or ability.
Cohousing
Refers to a set of homes designed around shared spaces. Often a communal kitchen or playground equipment. Considered intentional in nature and differ from traditional subdivisions or condominium complexes.
Micro-housing
A residential unit smaller than 350 square feet. Often part of larger buildings within an apartment complex, which offers access to communal facilities. Also tiny-house or tiny-home
