Inclusionary zoning policies are commonly used to produce affordable housing and “social mix” in the U.S., but what about in Europe, where public housing and strong social welfare programs have historically met those needs? Anna Granath Hansson shares research on emerging inclusionary housing policies in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Show notes:

• Granath Hansson, A., Sørensen, J., Nordahl, B. I., & Tophøj Sørensen, M. (2024). Contrasting inclusionary housing initiatives in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: how the past shapes the present. Housing Studies, 1-22.
• Previous episodes on inclusionary housing/inclusionary zoning:
  • Episode 77: Upzoning With Strings Attached with Jacob Krimmel and Maxence Valentin
  • Episode 31: Inclusionary Zoning with Emily Hamilton
  • Episode 79: Who Pays For Inclusionary Zoning with Shane Phillips
• More information on the EU court case about Denmark’s “ghetto law.”
• Sightline article on Portland’s fully-funded affordability mandate.