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Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States's experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands developed in the individual case studies, examines criteria that define success, identifies common factors, and considers opportunities for developing more effective policies and programmes.
List of contents
Foreword - Avis C Vidal
Changes and Challenges in Affordable Housing and Urban Development - Mary K Nenno
PART ONE: DEVELOPING SUCCESS STORIES
Introduction - Susan S Fainstein
From BURP to BHP to Demo Dispo - Rachel G Bratt
Lessons from Affordable Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Initiatives in Boston
The Provision of Affordable Housing in Cleveland - Norman Krumholz
Pattern of Organizational and Financial Support
Twenty Five Years of Community Building in the South Bronx - Lynda Simmons
Phipps Houses in West Farms
PART TWO: TURNING AROUND FAILURE
Introduction - Peter Marcuse
The Revitalization of Boston¿s Commonwealth Public Housing Development - Lawrence J Vale
Chicagös Mixed-Income New Communities Strategy - Michael H Schill
The Future Face of Public Housing?
Return from Abandonment - Andrew White and Susan Saegert
The Tenant Interim Lease Program and the Development of Low-Income Cooperatives in New York City¿s Most Neglected Neighborhoods
PART THREE: SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS
Introduction - Holly Sklar
Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore - Edward G Goetz
Housing as Community Development
The California Mutual Housing Association - Neal Richman and Allan David Heskin
Organizational Innovation for Resident-Controlled Affordable Housing
Housing Trust Funds - Mary E Brooks
A New Approach to Funding Affordable Housing
Learning from Experience - Willem van Vliet
The Ingredients and Transferability of Success
Summary
Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States' experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews developments in US regarding such provision. It covers topics such as: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms.
