Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-30-2011
Abstract
Decision science provides tools and methods to support strategy design and operations in housing and community development by generating guidance regarding the number, type, location and development process of housing units in order to balance objectives such as social benefits and costs, tenure mix and equity. These decision models address the needs of multiple stakeholders, reflect the public and private nature of housing, and incorporate best-available evidence regarding markets, policies and impacts of housing and community development. This chapter reviews applications over the past 30 years and describe current applications in decision support for housing and community development, including: affordable housing, subsidized housing, smart growth, foreclosed housing acquisition and redevelopment and local and regional planning for shrinking cities.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Michael P. Jr., "Decision Models for Housing and Community Development" (2011). Public Policy and Public Affairs Faculty Publication Series. 3.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/pppa_faculty_pubs/3
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Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Commons, Public Policy Commons, Urban Studies Commons
Comments
Submission to Encyclopedia of Housing, Second Edition (under review).