inclusionary

[in-kloo-zhuh-ner-ee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclusionary¹

inclusion + -ary

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

For example, the GSA sold off a vacant 1930s federal building called the Cotton Annex in 2017; now it’s been renovated to include nearly 600 apartments, including dozens of affordable units under the District’s inclusionary zoning ordinance.

From Slate

She said people like her and descendants of the earlier residents feel “vindicated” by the inclusionary nature of the overall project.

From Seattle Times

Countering that contraction, the 2020 murder of George Floyd has triggered long-overdue inclusionary change in America, and in American book publishing.

From Los Angeles Times

“How do we leverage at the state and federal level to get even more investments? And do we need to bring back inclusionary zoning?”

From Seattle Times