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20 <br />T imberlawn <br />Crescent <br />Timberlawn Crescent,a mixed-income rental commu- <br />nity,integrates affordable housing with market-rate <br />units owing in part to requirements imposed by <br />Montgomery County’s inclusionary zoning policy. <br />Initially,residents of the surrounding community strong- <br />ly opposed the Timberlawn Crescent development, <br />despite numerous meetings to solicit neighborhood <br />input during the planning process. Upon seeing the <br />actual design of the buildings,however—with assisted <br />units that are indistinguishable from those that are <br />market rate—neighbors were reassured and their con- <br />cerns put to rest. The development’s moderate density, <br />with buildings designed as two-story townhouses over <br />flats,is comparable to that of surrounding commu- <br />nities. The architect sought to site the buildings to pre- <br />serve as many of the existing tulip trees as possible, <br />creating a buffer between buildings.54 <br />Profile <br />Proposed mixed-income housing developments can face <br />significant challenges from NIMBY neighbors protesting <br />“Not In My Back Yard!” because of concerns about the <br />perceived fiscal, social, and environmental impacts of affordable <br />housing units. The objections—which can come from low- <br />income as well as affluent neighbors—include fears of poorly <br />designed units, higher densities, increased crime, and lowered <br />property values (in higher-income areas) or a disproportionately <br />high share of affordable housing (among lower- <br />income residents). Sometimes, negative stereo- <br />types about low- and moderate-income families, <br />people of color, and new immigrants can arouse <br />community opposition.46 While the neighborhood <br />concerns vary, a savvy developer with a good repu- <br />tation and a history of producing high-quality <br />products can win community support. <br />Attractive design, attention to details, and good <br />community relations are important assets with <br />which to leverage community support for a proj- <br />ect. In many cases, mixed-income developments <br />that include market-rate housing are a politically <br />palatable solution to providing affordable hous- <br />ing. For example, in more affluent areas that <br />offer better schools and job opportunities, a <br />mixed-income approach with high-quality <br />design and management may be particularly <br />important in order to build affordable housing <br />successfully.47 At the mixed-income Oak Park Village housing <br />development in Boise, Idaho, some neighbors initially resisted <br />the affordable housing component of the project. The mayor <br />of Boise strongly supported the project, encouraging excellent <br />architectural design. Negotiated amenities, such as the addition <br />of more green space and extended streets and sidewalks in the <br />Myth #8 <br />Community opposition to new <br />mixed-income housing is an <br />insurmountable obstacle. <br />Fact #8 <br />Mixed-income housing can be an <br />appealing option that lends itself <br />to community acceptance. <br />Residents of the community surrounding Timberlawn Crescent initially <br />opposed the development. Upon seeing the actual scheme of the buildings— <br />designed comparably to surrounding developments, as two-story townhouses <br />over flats—they were reassured, and accepted the development. <br />HO <br />U <br />S <br />I <br />N <br />G <br /> <br />O <br />P <br />P <br />O <br />R <br />T <br />U <br />N <br />I <br />T <br />I <br />E <br />S <br /> <br />C <br />O <br />M <br />M <br />I <br />S <br />S <br />I <br />O <br />N <br /> <br />O <br />F <br /> <br />M <br />O <br />N <br />T <br />G <br />O <br />M <br />E <br />R <br />Y <br /> <br />C <br />O <br />U <br />N <br />T <br />Y <br />, <br />M <br />A <br />R <br />Y <br />L <br />A <br />N <br />D
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