It's Time to Replace the Failed Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) “Affordable” Housing Program with the Green New Deal for Housing in 2025<\/b>
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The recent independent DC Auditor report<\/a> exposes the systemic flaws in the 15-year-old Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) program,<\/u> <\/b>highlighting a critical mismatch between the supply of IZ units and the demand for affordable housing. Despite its long policy duration, the program has failed to deliver on its promises:<\/font><\/p>\n
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Demand Outpaces Supply<\/b>: With 18,000 households on the waitlist for only 2,000 IZ units, the program leaves tens of thousands without viable housing options.<\/font><\/li>\n
Misalignment with Needs<\/b>: 65% of IZ units are designed for singles, while most families on the waitlist need 3+ bedrooms. This imbalance exacerbates the housing crisis for family-sized households.<\/font><\/li>\n
Unlawful “Affordability”<\/b>: Many current IZ participants spend up to 50% of their income on housing costs, which directly contradicts the legally required principles of affordability (spending no more than 30% of one's income on housing costs).<\/font><\/li>\n
Vacancy Loopholes<\/b>: Developers gain lots of luxury density while leaving IZ units vacant, undermining the public good and sidelining the people the program is meant to serve.<\/font><\/li>\n
Delayed Access<\/b>: With an average move-in time of 13 months, IZ offers no timely relief for families in need.<\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After 15 years of broken promises, it's clear: Inclusionary Zoning is not the solution.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n
The Path Forward: Green New Deal for Social Housing in 2025<\/b><\/font><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s time to replace the failed IZ model with social housing<\/b><\/a>, a proven alternative that prioritizes people over profits:<\/font><\/p>\n
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True Affordability<\/b>: Social housing ensures no household pays more than 30% of their income on rent.<\/font><\/li>\n
Family-Focused Solutions<\/b>: Units are designed to meet the actual needs of the community, especially families requiring larger spaces.<\/font><\/li>\n
No Vacant Units<\/b>: Publicly managed social housing eliminates developer loopholes, guaranteeing occupancy and stability.<\/font><\/li>\n
Community Accountability<\/b>: Social housing is run by public entities or non-profits, ensuring transparency and prioritizing the public good.<\/font><\/li>\n
Fast and Equitable Access<\/b>: By cutting through bureaucratic delays, social housing offers timely solutions for those in need.<\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n2025: A Year for Truly Affordable Housing for All
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As we enter 2025, we have an opportunity to embrace social housing as a transformative solution to the District\u2019s housing crisis. It\u2019s time to shift from failed policies to a bold new approach that guarantees housing as a human right.<\/font><\/p>\n
Let\u2019s move forward with social housing\u2014because everyone deserves a place to call home.<\/font><\/p>\n
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