Urban planners approach the issue of affordable housing in a variety of ways:
1. Inclusionary zoning: Urban planners may require developers to set aside a certain percentage of units in new developments for affordable housing.
2. Financial incentives: Urban planners may offer financial incentives to encourage developers to build affordable housing, such as tax breaks or subsidies.
3. Mixed-income housing: Urban planners may encourage the development of mixed-income housing, which includes a range of affordable and market-rate units.
4. Public housing: Urban planners may work with public housing authorities to build and maintain affordable housing for low-income residents.
5. Transit-oriented development: Urban planners may promote the development of affordable housing near public transportation options as a way to help residents save on transportation costs.
6. Land use policies: Urban planners may use land use policies that encourage the development of affordable housing, such as allowing for higher density in certain areas or easing zoning restrictions.
Overall, urban planners use a combination of these strategies to address the challenge of affordable housing and create more equitable and inclusive communities.
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