N. Calavita et K. Grimes, INCLUSIONARY HOUSING IN CALIFORNIA - THE EXPERIENCE OF 2 DECADES, Journal of the American Planning Association, 64(2), 1998, pp. 150-169
Answering the call for a ''new comprehensiveness'' in planning chat en
hances community equity this paper presents a case study of Inclusiona
ry Housing (IH), a program that can foster both residential integratio
n and affordable housing. IH in California has evolved in response to,
and has adapted to changing economic and political conditions. Survey
findings for 75 IH programs show that they have produced more than 24
,000 units, provide flexibility to the developers in meeting program r
equirements, establish affordability terms that are usually met at 30
years or longer, and Favor moderate-income home buyers. Interviews wit
h planners in San Diego County reveal chat IH programs are usually est
ablished as a response co an actual or perceived threat of litigation
due to noncompliance with state ''housing element'' law. Planners can
enhance a new comprehensiveness by emphasizing state mandates and regi
onal housing needs and by pursuing IH as one of the regulatory choices
available to decision-makers.