A suite of incentives intended to entice private developers to include income-restricted housing in their projects will soon be detailed in a new city policy, and they could be baked into new code as reform work begins.

Housing officials on Wednesday unveiled their efforts to establish a Voluntary Incentives Program as part of the city’s housing policy. The incentives could range from vacating right of way to accommodate a housing project, to reducing parking requirements or increasing the allowed density.

By Martin Kidston