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Is Affordable Housing Possible Under Current Zoning Laws?

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CHAPTER

The Purpose of Zoning and Affordable Housing

This chapter explores the impact of zoning laws on affordable housing and discusses the efforts of the SCAD amendments in Durham, North Carolina to address these issues. It delves into the frustrations surrounding inequity in city building regulations, highlighting specific issues like parking mandates and single-family zoning, and explores the transformative effects of eliminating parking mandates and reintroducing faith-based housing. The chapter also discusses the potential of religious organizations and nonprofits in contributing to affordable housing.

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