How and where communities locate, design, and develop affordable housing affects their overall approach to growth as much as it does the household budgets of their residents. Communities that seek to grow and develop more sustainably can begin by asking themselves the following questions:
- Is affordable housing in my community well located, near transportation choices, and away from sensitive natural areas?
- Are new housing developments designed to encourage walking, connect to nearby uses and amenities, and incorporate parks and open space?
- Are affordable homes being constructed with materials and techniques that reduce energy and water use and improve resident health and well-being?
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