Inclusionary Zoning?

[Smiling JOe]

SJ,
Thanks for the info and link. It is good to hear this process is in the works.
Can you further describe the state's "unwanted land"?
Rita

Yes, the State is sometimes left disconnected parcels of land from people's wills and other methods. The State does not have enough resources (staff) to oversee these excess disconnected parcels, ranging in size from .17 acres to a few around 20 acres in size. So, the State will sometimes auction off these excess lands. I understand that these types of parcels are those which this gentleman in the story is trying to acquire for the affordable housing. It doesn't sound like he will be the sole source to cure the problem with the lack of affordable housing, but I, too, am glad to see someone making an effort to begin the process.

 

[Rita]

It would seem to me that disconnected parcels used in this manner would be a great idea. Larger projects sometimes take on the "labeling" of low income housing, although obviously can help more in the number of units available.