Inclusionary Housing:

Including affordable housing in the mix

Inclusionary Housing is new way to address the affordable housing problem in metropolitan areas by requiring the inclusion of a percentage of affordable housing in new housing developments. Inclusionary housing is also known as inclusionary zoning or housing set-asides.

• Inclusionary Housing in Chicago. A diverse coalition of grass-roots groups and downtown policy organizations is working to bring inclusionary housing to the City of Chicago. Read Al Sharp’s Sun-Times editorial about this effort.
• Clergy in Chicago speak out (PDF) for affordable housing.
• Fact sheet on Inclusionary Housing.
• Links to find out more about Inclusionary Housing:
  • Policy Link, a national organization.
  • Business and Professional People for the Public Interest in Chicago.
  • Chicago Rehab Network.

To find out how to get involved or promote inclusionary housing in your community click here.