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.

In the September HomeNE webinar focused on community engagement and housing challenges in Cumming County, David Branch highlighted the successful Give Get Grow program, which supported local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He then provided a detailed overview of ongoing housing projects aimed at expanding affo




