HOUSING STUDY LITE: OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITIES
Sheri Alber • October 20, 2022
Housing Study Lite: Opening Doors to Opportunities
“Housing Study Lite” developed as a response to the need some communities have for a continuum of options to complete a housing study prior to development.
- Smaller communities have less capacity for complex studies
- The study process often drains ongoing community energy and commitment
- Launched in 2018 and has been used by communities and planning entities to facilitate the housing study process
- Recognized by Department of Economic Development as fulfilling completion as a recent Housing Study for RWHF & NAHTF applications.
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