Memo to the Mayor : Improving Access to Urban Land for All Residents - Fulfilling the Promise

Lipman, Barbara ; Rajack, Robin

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ACCESS TO LAND;    AGRICULTURAL LAND;    ASSETS;    AUCTIONS;    BANKS;   

RP-ID  :  64290

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

As the world is urbanizing, many citiesare grappling with a population that is growing rapidly,thereby increasing demand for land and housing. Thispressure on land and housing markets often is exacerbated byinappropriate or inadequate policies. The result is a supplyof well-located land and housing that falls well short ofdemand and the proliferation of poorly serviced informalsettlements, many of which are located far from jobs, cityservices and amenities. This paper discusses the majorpolicy levers local leaders may have at their disposal toimprove access to land and housing and thereby change thelandscape of cities for the better. It discusses commonobstacles administrative, political, and financial andoptions for overcoming them. In particular, the report: (1)takes a fresh look at some traditional mechanisms such asland regulation, property taxation, and public-privatepartnerships; (2) reintroduces some innovative land toolscommunity land trusts, guided development, transfer ofdevelopment rights, land pooling/readjustment, and landsharing that may have a place in cities' arsenal ofresponses; and (3) suggests ways to garner the politicalsupport that will be needed to move forward with programs of reform.