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Livability and affordability: Open space - preservation and land supply
| Author: |
Hollis, Linda E.; with Porter, Douglas R.; Tischler, Paul S. |
| Date: |
2000 |
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In: Fair Growth: Connecting Sprawl, Smart Growth, and Social Equity; 2000 November 1; Atlanta, GA. Washington, DC: Fannie Mae Foundation |
| Abstract: |
This research follows on the success of 1998 state ballot initiatives to preserve open space. Did the voters approve sweeping new programs? How much land is being acquired? Will these acquisitions impact land supply in metropolitan housing markets? A national scan of initiatives shows significant funding in Arizona, Florida, and New Jersey. In one region of each state, recent and planned open space acquisitions are compared to the projected 10-year demand for housing and the supply of vacant land. In all three regions, vacant land exceeds acres needed for housing by 2010 by a factor of at least 5 to 1. The research concludes that even well funded state programs do not permit locking up large chunks of land in metropolitan areas. However, the trend is toward local actions such as voter approval of dedicated revenues and cooperation with land trusts and other nonprofits. |
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