Housing
Housing
We work with local community leaders to identify housing needs and create local housing solutions.
Housing impacts nearly all aspects of community life. It is essential for economic development, job creation, population attraction and retention, public health and safety, as well as social diversity and equity. We work with communities to develop an understanding of their unique housing situation as well as strategies they might consider to meet their housing needs.
Housing Summits
Join community leaders, housing professionals, local officials, and regional partners for a full‑day gathering focused on understanding and addressing the region’s most pressing housing challenges.
Central Wisconsin Housing Summit
From the Foundation Up: Repair, Revive, Reimagine
April 15, 2026
Dreyfus University Center
1015 Reserve Street North
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit
The House Blend: Mixing Policy, Partnerships, and Possibilities
May 7, 2026
Zoofari Conference Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Resources
Housing Preparedness Index
The Housing Preparedness Index (HPI) is a facilitated discussion designed to help local officials and concerned citizens think through the strengths and weaknesses of their local housing market and identify policies and strategies to strengthen it. Upon completion of the HPI local officials and members of the community are encouraged to think about the next steps in improving the housing market for residents of the community.
Community-Led Housing
Our community-led housing study program is designed to increase the availability of workforce and affordable housing. The program accomplishes this by involving local residents and elected officials in a community-centered housing study using a combination of public data and original research. Over a six-to-eight-month period, we work with a local task force to review community-specific data.
Our Work
Latest News & Updates
2024 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
Join us for the Fourth Annual Virtual Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit as we explore the latest economic research and data related to rural Wisconsin communities.
Guide to Preparing A Housing Preparedness Index
Many of our communities are facing complex housing issues that require sufficient diagnosis of local and regional conditions as well as capacity to address them. There are many different public agencies, private firms, non-profits, and public-private partnerships attempting to address housing issues using a variety of tools and processes. Below you will find some of […]
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Kristin Runge: