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Both white retreats—affluent communities with few people of color—and white gentrification that pushes out communities of color contribute to maintaining separate educational, policing, economic, and health systems that devastate communities of color and prevent them from building wealth.
The role of exclusionary zoning (coupled with rising housing costs) in furthering racial and economic segregation has become a major topic of national discussion. Still, it persists, largely because of state and local decisions. Planners can have enormous impacts on residents’ quality of life as they provide expertise and shepherd development.
Use New Jersey as a case study of critical planning interventions to overcome myriad challenges and ensure that affordable housing provides opportunities for individuals to thrive. Examples include advocating for the inclusion of affordable housing, planning for open and community-gathering spaces, integrating affordable and market-rate units, promoting good site design, and locating housing near transit and job centers.
Good planning and equitable outcomes can be achieved only with community input, but diverse representation can be challenging in racially and economically segregated communities. Learn how to redefine community involvement in that context and achieve meaningful participation despite potential municipal opposition.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the nuances and importance of the Mount Laurel Doctrine for the development of affordable housing.
Identify strategies for successfully planning affordable housing developments.
Provide solutions for meaningful, diverse public engagement in racially and economically segregated municipalities.
