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.

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Etymology

Origin of inclusionary

inclusion + -ary

Example Sentences

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

Putting affordable and family-friendly housing inside luxury projects is the sort of cake-and-eat-it story that developers and politicians love to tell, and a big reason that inclusionary zoning programs are politically popular.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2023

The inclusionary requirements would not apply in cases where office buildings or manufacturing space are converted into housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

“Not only were we not set up as a district before to do strong inclusionary practices, we also have a hiring issue in our district,” Hawkins said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022