Environmental Regulations and Housing Costs by Dennis A. Rondinelli explores the relationship between environmental regulations and the rising costs of housing development. The book examines how various environmental laws and policies, designed to protect natural resources and improve sustainability, can impact the cost and availability of housing. Rondinelli argues that while environmental regulations are essential for long-term ecological health, they often lead to increased costs for developers, which are then passed on to homebuyers in the form of higher housing prices. The book investigates how regulations related to land use, zoning, construction standards, and environmental protection can create barriers to affordable housing. It also discusses the trade-offs between environmental protection and housing affordability, highlighting the complex challenges urban planners, developers, and policymakers face in balancing these competing interests. The author suggests that a more strategic approach is needed to address both environmental concerns and the need for affordable housing. He explores potential solutions, such as streamlining regulations, adopting more flexible policies, and finding innovative ways to integrate environmental goals with housing development needs.

Mã ngôn ngữ:	eng
Chỉ số phân loại:	333.33
Tác giả:	Nelson, Arthur C Randolph, John Schilling, Joseph M
Thông tin nhan đề:	Environmental regulations and housing costs
Xuẩt bản,phát hành:	Washington DC : Island Press, 2009
Mô tả vật lý:	262p.
Từ khóa:	America. Environmental law. Housing. Policy

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