URBAN LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Event information
The issue of providing affordable housing in urban areas is a complex one that involves a variety of factors, including land availability and cost, zoning regulations, construction costs, and financing.
The aim of this session is to enable a transatlantic (Americas and Europe) dialogue on the subject, by examining exemplar cases in Europe and the US with a critical reflection from selected government officials operating in both continents.
Much has been written about land value capture tools and tax incentives mechanisms to gain developers’ contributions in the form of housing units. The focus here will be on the supply of urban land and how this can be achieved. We will particularly examine cases that:
- Increase the supply of land, such as rezoning underutilized land or converting abandoned buildings into residential spaces. (José Téllez, SostreCivic, Spain)
- Create community land trusts: Community land trusts are non-profit organizations that purchase and hold land in trust for the benefit of the community. This can help ensure that the land is used for affordable housing and can also provide long-term stability for residents. (John Emmeus Davis -CLT Innovation)
A recording of the event is available on the attached Youtube link.
Schedule
Introducción al tema, importancia del asunto y organizaciones colaboradoras
Presentación de los miembros del panel
