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Article: Designed to fit: affordable housing communities are no longer sore spots in neighborhoods. Emerging trends compliment the architecture and demographics of the surrounding community.
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- June 1, 2005
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When talking with any architect or developer about a project, the discussion eventually will lead to opinions on the design. Does it fit with the community? Is it attractive and interesting to prospective residents?
A conversation among affordable housing professionals is no different, although many outside the industry wonder why good design is important in affordable housing.
Perhaps it's common sense. Communities that are designed well, and built well, will lease (or sell) well. This is true whether it is an affordable community or not. However, affordable communities are often subject to more controversy during the development and permit phases than ...