Housing Planning Flashcards

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Housing Act of 1937

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established public housing as a national housing goal

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Housing Act of 1949

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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

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Housing Act of 1954

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broadened slum clearance and urban renewal from the Housing Act of 1949 and expanded the number of public housing units

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Housing Act of 1956

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expanded public housing for the elderly and provided funds for relocating people displaced by urban renewal

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Housing Act of 1959

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provided direct loans for construction of low-income housing for the elderly

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HUD Act of 1965

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provided an increase in public housing

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Fair Housing Act of 1968

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part of the 1968 Civil Rights legislation; prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing

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Housing and Community Development of 1974

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created the Community Development Block Grant program and section 8 housing program

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Housing Act of 1993

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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

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Housing market analysis

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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

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cost-burdened

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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

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Affordable housing

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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

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Workforce housing

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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

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Missing middle housing

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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.

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

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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

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Fair Housing Act

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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

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Redlining

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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.

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Universal design

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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.

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Cohousing

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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.

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Micro-housing

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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