Affordable Housing and Urban Redevelopment in the United States Vol. 46Learning from Failure and Success |
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Editor:
| van Vliet, Willem |
Series title: | Urban Affairs Annual Reviews Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8039-7051-9 |
Publication Date: | Nov 1996 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $203.00 |
Book Description:
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Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States′s experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands developed in the individual case...
More DescriptionExploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States′s experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands developed in the individual case studies, examines criteria that define success, identifies common factors, and considers opportunities for developing more effective policies and programmes.