Housing and Community Development
Abstract
This chapter provides an introduction to housing, including tenure structures, historical housing movements, housing policy, and the ecosystem that exists to finance and develop affordable housing in the US. Housing is a critical component of community development and a foundation for thriving residents and places. Without housing – the largest land use in most cities – community development cannot occur.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Housing Market and Economics
Collaborative and Sustainable Housing Initiatives
Urban and Rural Development Challenges
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 169–178
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter