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inclusionary

American  
[in-kloo-zhuh-ner-ee] / ɪnˈklu ʒəˌnɛr i /

adjective

  1. (of zoning, housing programs, etc.) stipulating that a certain percentage of new housing will be priced within the reach of middle-income buyers or renters.


Etymology

Origin of inclusionary

inclusion + -ary

Example Sentences

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The friendly and flowing installation of the institution’s art reiterates that inclusionary sentiment, and in its new home the museum’s collection will surely soon match the impressiveness of its architecture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

That upbringing made him an inclusionary presence, as well as someone who never feared going against the grain.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

This is what a housing shortage looks like, and inclusionary zoning on its own can’t solve it.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2023

De León said downtown is doing more to address the housing crisis than any other part of the city, in part by establishing an inclusionary zoning system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

Cities are reaching into our toolboxes to weave affordable housing into new developments, such as with inclusionary zoning and multifamily tax exemptions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

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