U.S. Mayors Tackle Affordable Housing

Housing prices continue to outpace income throughout the country.

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June 16, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

"Both cities and states, have tried many approaches to provide more affordable housing. They've learned from each other about the best ways to bring together government resources, and commercial and nonprofit groups to create more affordable homes. Despite creative ideas and dedicated activists, the problem persists, often because of resistance by wealthier communities to alter zoning."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

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Friday, June 14, 2002 in The Christian Science Monitor

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