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Affordable Housing Directives Target Urban Density Zone Allocations
State housing authorities mandate allocation quotas for low-income families in new development projects.
Jassi Parihar
June 3, 2026•5 min read
The housing development board has finalized zoning rules aimed at addressing the urban affordability crisis. New residential complexes must allocate 20% of residential space to low-income residents.
While development groups argue this reduces project margins, housing advocates maintain that integrated zoning is essential to prevent systemic displacement in transit corridors.
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Jassi Parihar
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