Washington, D.C. — The National League of Cities and the American Planning Association named 16 communities to participate in the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge. The Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge is designed to accelerate the implementation of proven and innovative housing strategies and expand the supply of housing in communities nationwide.
Rooted in action and results, the challenge will support local leaders to put the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: Solutions, Systems, Partnerships into practice.
Communities selected to participate in the challenge include: Alachua County, Florida; Champaign, Illinois; Clifton Forge, Virginia; Cottonwood, Arizona; Cranston, Rhode Island; Dover, New Hampshire; Evanston, Illinois; Greensboro, North Carolina; Lebanon, New Hampshire; Greater Lowell, Massachusetts Region (Northern Middlesex Council of Governments); Marquette County, Michigan; Plattsburgh, New York; El Paso, Texas; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Sterling Heights, Michigan; and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Selected communities will engage in virtual learnings; obtain peer learning opportunities and tailored technical assistance; access best practices, tools and housing supply experts; and receive national recognition from the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association.
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About the Housing Supply Accelerator
A partnership between National League of Cities and the American Planning Association, the Housing Supply Accelerator was created to help communities tackle their local housing challenges. The campaign is narrowly focused on identifying locally driven housing supply solutions that expand, preserve and improve the quantity and quality of housing.
About National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. As the oldest and largest organization representing cities in America, NLC is focused on the issues that matter most to cities — from the largest metros to the smallest towns. The National League of Cities is a trusted partner to local cities and a steadfast voice for municipal issues in Washington, D.C.
About American Planning Association
The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides vital leadership in creating great communities for all. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are dedicated to advancing the profession of planning, offering better choices for where and how people work and live. APA’s nearly 40,000 members work in concert with community residents, civic leaders and business interests to create communities that enrich people’s lives.