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1	The Case for Inclusionary Zoning Maintaining diversity and sharing opportunity in a growing future for D.C.
2	"Housing Need" Housing Need Why Inclusionary Zoning?
3	Strong economy
4	Wage gap
5	Jobs Housing balance
6	Family Budget Housing and Transportation Costs = 50%
7	Transportation Costs Proportionately Higher for Low Income Households
8	Transit Cuts Commute Costs for Low Income Households
9	Washington, D.C. region: Worker’s Commute
10	D.C.’s Transit Advantage
11	3^rd highest & lowest costs
12	D.C.’s Housing Needs
13	Resurgence of demand to live in the city
14	Housing Pipeline (as of January 2006)
15	Demand for Transit Zone Housing Projected to Rise 2.5 times
16	Loss of Affordable Rentals in D.C.
17	Fewer Affordable Homes in D.C.
18	More High-Cost Homes in D.C.
19	"Source" Source: Squeezed Out: The Worsening Shortage of Affordable Housing for Low-Income D.C. Households. The D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute
20	D.C. Household Income (2003)
21	Public Funds 2002 Housing Act funds Housing Production Trust Fund Public Lands Anacostia Waterfront Corporation 30% affordable at deeper levels of affordability Private Lands Inclusionary Zoning Comprehensive Housing Strategy 55,000 new units / 19,000 new affordable / 30,000 affordable units preserved
22	Inclusionary Zoning: Local Practice
23	Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Programs: National Practice
24	Key Elements of an Inclusionary Zoning Program Mandatory, not voluntary Non-monetary compensation (density bonuses) Serves lowest income group feasible Lowest incomes reached through additional assistance from housing authority & non-profits Maintain long-term affordability Achieve mixed income housing by limiting off-site alternatives
25	Inclusionary Zoning Advantages
26	Inclusionary Zoning Initiative for D.C. Housing Act 2002 D.C. Office of Planning Voluntary PUD, 2003 Campaign for Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (CMIZ) ACORN Affordable Housing Alliance Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO PolicyLink +50 groups CMIZ decides on Zoning Amendment strategy
27	Zoning Text Amendment Process Nov. 2004: CMIZ submits text amendment Dec. 2004: D.C. Council resolution July – Sept. 2005: Zoning Commission hearings on CMIZ & DCOP’s proposals March 10 - April 24, 2006: Comment period on Zoning Commission’s proposed rulemaking May 8, 2006: Zoning Commission decision
28	Next steps – Spring/Fall 2006 Mapping: Zoning Commission hearings on mapping overlay where inclusionary zoning will apply Administrative legislation by D.C. Council Summer 2007: inclusionary zoning applies to first development
29	CMIZ & DCOP proposals
30	CMIZ & DCOP continued
31	Zoning Commission Proposed Rulemaking Decision: May 8, 2006
32	Zoning Commission Proposed Rulemaking Decision: May 8, 2006
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34	Zoning Commission Proposed Rulemaking Decision: May 8, 2006
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37	Conclusion