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Title	The Right Size Home: Housing Innovation in Washington
Highlights	There is implicit recognition that restrictive zoning regulations can inhibit the development of affordable housing.   This report states that zoning regulations adopted by local governments in the state of Washington allow for the development of cottages, duplex housing, and other high-density developments to increase affordable housing opportunities.
Description	This report examines innovative ways to meet a variety of housing needs in the state of Washington. The report provides examples of different housing types, such as cottages, small-lot detached housing, accessory housing, and small duplex housing that can increase housing choices for both buyers and renters. In addition, this report also discusses four key policy objectives for affordable housing development. According to the report, determining the right size home for the customer, the neighborhood, the future, and the homebuilder is crucial to meeting the affordability challenge in any location. This requires innovation at the local level in choosing density and lot size, unit size, and parking requirements.
Publication Date	2006
Organization	The Housing Partnership
Web Location	http://www.warealtor.org/Government/qol/policies/RightSizeCatalog.pdf

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