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Book Synopsis: Since the collapse of the housing market in 2008, demand for housing has consistently outpaced supply in many US communities. The failure to construct sufficient housing - especially affordable housing - in desirable communities and neighborhoods comes with significant social, economic, and environmental costs.
This book examines how local participatory land use institutions amplify the power of entrenched interests and privileged homeowners. The book draws on sweeping data to examine the dominance of land use politics by 'neighborhood defenders' - individuals who oppose new housing projects far more strongly than their broader communities and who are likely to be privileged on a variety of dimensions. Neighborhood defenders participate disproportionately and take advantage of land use regulations to restrict the construction of multifamily housing.
The result is diminished housing stock and higher housing costs, with participatory institutions perversely reproducing inequality.
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Are you frustrated with the ever-increasing housing costs and the dwindling availability of affordable housing in your neighborhood? Look no further - we have the solution for you! Introducing "Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America's Housing Crisis" - a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the root causes of the housing crisis and provides a much-needed roadmap for change.
Based on extensive research and comprehensive data, this book uncovers the shocking reality of how local participatory land use institutions have inadvertently contributed to skyrocketing housing prices. By giving disproportionate power to privileged homeowners, these institutions have stifled the construction of much-needed multifamily housing, exacerbating the housing crisis in desirable communities.
But fear not - "Neighborhood Defenders" doesn't just shed light on the problem; it also offers innovative solutions. By understanding the dynamics of participatory politics and advocating for change, you can join the movement to break down the barriers that maintain inequality and monopolize the housing market. It's time for a more inclusive future where all individuals have equal access to affordable, quality housing.
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