Accountability matters: beyond commitment, the role of accountability mechanisms in implementing plans in mixed income communities

April Jackson

Housing Studies, 2020, vol. 35, issue 2, 238-265

Abstract: This article explores the role of formal accountability mechanisms as a necessity to fulfill HOPE VI plan goals and the limitations of participant commitment during plan implementation. The presence of accountability mechanisms, such as a consent decree, often influences participation level, unit mix, tenant selection, design, and community building efforts during plan implementation. This article draws from a comparative case study of two mixed-income planning efforts in Chicago. This qualitative research illustrates the differences in project plan trajectories relative to their accountability mechanisms. My findings indicate a range of commitment varying across phases of development. In short, commitment matters at earlier stages of development, while accountability matters at the later stages of development. However, without accountability mechanisms in place, projects moved further away from intended project plans. Overall, this research suggests several ways to embed accountability mechanisms in the development of mixed-income housing.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2019.1595536

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