Small communities face challenges providing affordable housing as populations grow. Increased housing demand raises property values and rents, making it difficult for long-time residents and young families to find affordable places to live. However, with careful planning small towns can address housing needs, preserve community character, and manage growth in a way that benefits existing and new residents.
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Growth and Locational Impacts for Housing by Ziebarth, Prochaska-Cue, and Shrewsbury 1997
Small communities face challenges providing affordable housing as populations grow. Increased housing demand raises property values and rents, making it difficult for long-time residents and young families to find affordable places to live. However, with careful planning small towns can address housing needs, preserve community character, and manage growth in a way that benefits existing and new residents.
Small communities face challenges providing affordable housing as populations grow. Increased housing demand raises property values and rents, making it difficult for long-time residents and young families to find affordable places to live. However, with careful planning small towns can address housing needs, preserve community character, and manage growth in a way that benefits existing and new residents.