Approving 55+ Housing: Facts That Matter

Created to help builders and developers obtain approval for 55+ housing in their jurisdictions, this resource dispels many of the myths about 55+ housing that prompt well-meaning officials and conscientious citizens to interfere with the approval process. The publication presents the facts for builders and developers to pass on to their local planning boards, city or county councils, civic and homeowner associations, and other interested groups. Chapters include: Education Issues, Planning for Road Improvements, Parking Standards, Public Safety Services, Water and Sewer Services, Public Parks and Libraries, and Local Economic Impact (Jobs, Income, and Taxes) for active adult communities and elderly tax credit projects.