UPC Housing Policy & Affordable Housing 3

Question 1

In the context of urban housing policy, 'gentrification' refers to:

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The displacement of lower-income residents as higher-income newcomers raise rents and property values in a neighborhood

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The long-term physical deterioration of urban neighborhoods

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A government-sponsored program to revitalize distressed urban areas

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The conversion of commercial buildings to residential use in city centers

Question 2

A 'housing element' required in many state comprehensive plans is a document that:

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Identifies a jurisdiction's housing needs and adopted policies to address them, including adequate sites for all income levels

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Provides funding allocations for public housing authority operations

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Outlines physical infrastructure requirements for new housing subdivisions

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Establishes architectural design standards for all residential buildings

Question 3

'Upzoning' in housing and land use policy typically refers to:

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Changing zoning regulations to permit greater housing density or a broader mix of housing types

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Increasing the minimum lot size requirements in residential zones

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Restricting industrial uses from locating near residential neighborhoods

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Designating areas exclusively for single-family detached housing development

Question 4

Which federal agency primarily administers affordable housing programs including public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, CDBG, and HOME in the United States?

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Department of Commerce (DOC)

Question 5

A 'community land trust' (CLT) in affordable housing is best described as:

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A nonprofit organization that acquires land and maintains long-term housing affordability through permanent ground leases to homeowners

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A financial instrument used by real estate investment trusts to pool community capital

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A government agency that manages public land for conservation and open space purposes

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A legal inheritance arrangement for transferring residential property between family generations

Question 6

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) primarily provides:

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Formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities

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Tax credits for private affordable housing developers

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Mortgage guarantees for first-time homebuyers

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Direct rental vouchers for low-income tenant households

Question 7

'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' (AFFH) is a HUD requirement that obligates program participants to:

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Proactively identify and take meaningful steps to overcome barriers to fair housing choice and segregation patterns

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Provide free housing for all households below 30% of Area Median Income

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Set aside a minimum of 20% of all new developments for affordable units

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Fund legal aid organizations to represent housing discrimination complainants