Affordable Residential Land Development: A Guide for Local Government and Developers

Affordable Housing Challenge and Responce,
Volume I, Affordable Residential Land Development: A Guide for local Government and Developers
127 pages.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Innovating Technology and Special Projects Division
By:
NAHB National Research Center 400 Prince Georges Ctr. Blvd. Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
July 1987For years the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the NAHB National Research Center (formerly Research. the NAHB Research Foundation, Inc.) have been searching for solutions to
the rising cost of housing. The Joint Venture for Affordable Housing (JVAH) program has been a
significant step toward lowering housing costs. This manual contains a compilation of proven cost-reduction methods of land planning and development, as well as actions local governments can take to encourage more affordable housing. All the techniques may not be applicable in every situation, but most builders will find many ways to lower housing costs.TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION:
CHALLENGE AND RESPONSE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES
EXPEDITING ADMINISTRATIVE AND
PROCESSING PROCEDURES
LAND DEVELOPMENT
SITE PLANNING
STREETS
PARKING
SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS
CURBS AND GUTTERS
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
SANITARY SEWERS
WATER SUPPLY
UTILITIES/UTILITY EASEMENTS
REFERENCES
APPENDIX I