Affordable Housing Preservation in Washington, DC: A Framework for Local Funding, Collaborative Governance and Community Organizing for Change

Affordable Housing Preservation in Washington, DC explores the past, present, and future of subsidized and unsubsidized affordable housing, focusing on the challenges of retaining affordability amid increasing demand. It argues for preservation as a way of acknowledging a basic right to the city and requires long-term relationships that engage residents, build trust, and demonstrate a willingness to share power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Affordable Housing Preservation in Washington, DC delves into the past, present, and future of subsidized and unsubsidized affordable housing in the nation's capital through the lenses of history, governance, and affordable housing policy and planning. While federal housing subsidies have historically played a significant role in creating affordable housing, the expiration of these subsidies and declining federal funding have posed challenges for local governments, tenants, and advocates. As demand for housing continues to rise in many American cities, the need for effective preservation strategies becomes increasingly urgent.

This book argues for preservation as a fundamental right to the city, examining how a diverse range of stakeholders engage at the building and city levels. It identifies the underlying challenges that enable or constrain preservation, showcasing that successful preservation requires long-term relationships that engage residents, build trust, and demonstrate a willingness to share power among residents, advocates, and the government.

With its comprehensive analysis, this book appeals to academics, students, policy makers, and practitioners across housing studies and policy, urban studies, social policy, sociology, and political economy. It provides valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for affordable housing and offers practical solutions for preserving and expanding affordable housing options in cities across the United States.

Weight: 371g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367771805