Resources

It may be very difficult for low-income families to find affordable housing close to work or school, which means higher costs of transportation and lower efficiency. The Center for Transit-Oriented Development has released a report on how to address this issue. As the report title suggests, Mixed-Income Housing Near Transit: Increasing Affordability with Location Efficiency examines the benefits of mixed-income housing near transit-oriented developments (TODs). The report outlines strategies for implementing mixed-income housing near TODs as a community and on the local level. It also outlines how states or regions can promote mixed-income housing near transit by giving priority to choice projects through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Other recommendations include reducing parking requirements by including car-sharing facilities and using that space for other purposes such as retail or daycare facilities to serve nearby residents. To access the report it its entirety, click here.