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Rationale for increasing density and importance of MIH

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David Rosenberg explains that increasing density is crucial for enabling permanent income restrictions under Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) without public subsidy. The increased market-rate density offsets the costs of affordable units in a high land value and construction cost environment.

  • Increased density enables MIH without public subsidy
  • Market-rate density offsets costs of affordable units
  • Project aims to address gentrification and affordable housing needs