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Unpacking Urban Affordability: Reimagining Land Markets For Inclusive Housing
Patrick Condon’s research, spanning North America, particularly highlights Vancouver’s experience. Despite significant density increases, housing affordability in the city has not improved. Instead, rising land values have made housing increasingly unattainable for average earners. Patrick Condon identifies the root of the problem as not housing prices themselves but the escalating value of urban land, a phenomenon observed not just in Vancouver but across the globe.
The Complex Puzzle of Affordable Housing: Why Zoning Changes Alone Won't Suffice
The United States is grappling with an escalating housing crisis, where soaring costs and limited affordable options have become an unfortunate reality for millions of individuals and families. Addressing this crisis demands multifaceted solutions that go beyond simple remedies. While changing zoning laws has been suggested as a potential solution, it's essential to recognize that zoning changes alone will not be enough to untangle the intricate web of factors contributing to the housing and affordable housing crisis in the United States.
Attorney General Approves Rezoning
The north side of Rice Road is now in alignment with the zoning of the south side of Rice Road and the entirety of the neighborhood of Thomas Hill Road, Aldrich Avenue, Captain Peter Simpson Road, and properties along the east side of South Main Street in a southerly direction toward the town of Sutton, effective May 3, 2022, as Suburban II.
Rezoning Petition Submitted
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, a citizen's petition was submitted to the Town of Millbury's Town Clerk to "Rezoning To Suburban II A Portion Of Residential I North Of Rice Road".