Housing Policy in the United States

by Alex F. Schwartz

The fourth edition of Housing Policy in the United States refreshes its classic, foundational coverage of the field with new data, analysis, and comparative focus. This landmark volume offers a broad overview that synthesizes a wide range of material to highlight the significant problems, concepts, programs and debates that all defi ne the aims, challenges, and milestones within and involving housing policy. Expanded discussion in this edition centers on state and local activity to produce and preserve affordable housing, the impact and the implications of reduced fi nancial incentives for homeowners. Other features of this new edition • Analysis of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on housing- related tax expenditures; • Review of the state of fair housing programs in the wake of the Trump Administration’s rollback of several key programs and policies; • Cross- examination of U.S. housing policy and conditions in an international context. Featuring the latest available data on housing patterns and conditions, this is an excellent companion for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in urban studies, urban planning, sociology and social policy, and housing policy.

Genres: Urbanism, Nonfiction, Urban Planning, Cities, Grad School

402 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Matthew Rohn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough. Some parts are dry but it's highly informative about many different interacting components of US housing policy and does a good job of explaining those interactions within chapters that are siloed to specific topics and programs

[Lzabelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not that I ~wanted~ to read this book cover to cover but I am glad I did. I will never be able to look housing developments without thinking about the intricate web of zoning, funding, and political influence that gave rise to it.

[Joshua Gentzler · Rating 3 out of 5]

College textbook. Lots of information. Well delivered.

[Arah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough and full of statistics

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great overview of the history of federal housing programs.

[Nina Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little dry but very thorough

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent history and analysis of America's housing policy.

[Mills College Library]

363.5561 S3991 2015