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Roughly 500 communities in the United States have developed inclusionary housing policies, which require developers of new market-rate real estate to provide some units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income residents. For cities struggling to maintain economic integration, inclusionary housing is one of the most promising strategies available to ensure that the benefits of development are shared widely. However, policies must be designed with care to suit local conditions and guarantee that requirements do not overburden development. Through a review of the literature and case...