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The Little Book

The Little Book

of Low-Cost, High-Impact Housing Solutions

If you are a mayor, city manager, city planner, city councilor, planning commissioner, or housing advocate passionate about making a difference in your community, then this book is for you.

It includes includes six powerful chapters featuring real-world case studies and proven solutions:

Chapter #1

Streamline Development Approvals

Chapter #2

Simplify Design Standards

Chapter #3

Build Infill on Existing Infrastructure

Chapter #4

Plan for Smart Density

Chapter #5

Partner on Housing Solutions

Chapter #6

Employ New Construction Methods

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How to use The Little Book

For mayors, city planners, city councilors, planning commissioners, or housing advocates…

  • Review our top six solutions and pick one to pilot in your city
  • Read the case studies of cities who have successfully implemented the solution
  • Follow the policy action checklists to deliver the solution locally!

For Developers, Lenders, or Investors…

  • Bring The Little Book to local meetings to show examples of innovation–and how they did it
  • Use The Little Book as inspiration for new housing products
  • Advocate for policy and regulatory change at this point in the market cycle

For innovative housing policy support, reach out to info@ivoryinnovations.org