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“Whether it's public housing, or project based Section 8, or mandatory inclusionary housing, or rent regulated housing, there should be a national strategy for maximizing the amount of social housing in the United States.” quote by Ritchie Torres
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“Whether it's public housing, or project based Section 8, or mandatory inclusionary housing, or rent regulated housing, there should be a national strategy for maximizing the amount of social housing in the United States.”

Ritchie Torres

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A coordinated national plan is needed to expand social housing options across the U.S.

In simple terms: Create a unified strategy to increase social housing.

Key Takeaway

Develop federal policies that prioritize affordable housing development.

Themes

housing policy public policy affordability urban planning

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • city planners
  • legislators
  • nonprofit housing developers
  • community advocates

Key Concepts

inclusionary zoning rent regulation public housing section 8

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can bipartisan support be built for a national housing strategy?
  • What incentives encourage private developers to build affordable units?
A Different Perspective

Political opposition may stall implementation and funding.

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