A common root of political opposition to new housing development is spatial proximity or NIMBYism (`Not In My Back Yard’), where individuals may support new supply in general…
In theory, renters and homeowners disagree about proposals to build new housing in their communities, particularly if that housing is close to where they live. However, in…
Daniel Gubits, Jill Khadduri, Jennifer Turnham
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September 1, 2009
W09-7: This publication, supported by the MacArthur Foundation, is a detailed empirical study of the effects of housing vouchers on welfare families. Using a rich set of…
RR07-5: This paper examines the lessons learned from decades of experience with the several programs under which project-based affordable rental housing has been…
W01-9: As metropolitan areas sprawl to greater and greater distances from traditional city centers, smart growth has captured the attention of the press, electorate, and…
Eric Belsky, Matthew Lambert, Alexander von Hoffman
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August 30, 2000
This report summarizes the information and opinions gleaned from these discussion groups. It is part of a larger study of the effectiveness of the CRA undertaken by the Joint…