Oakland County Planning, Zoning, and Land Use will conduct a Virtual Planners Gathering on “Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership and Zoning Reform” Thursday, February 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom.
Housing is a core planning issue and a hot topic across the state. Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan, adopted by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in 2022, notes that Oakland County has a backlog of existing and forecasted housing demand.
The MSHDA-supported Region L Housing Partnership (RHP) has established three work groups:
1. Address homelessness
2. Increase the spectrum and supply of housing that is attainable to Oakland County residents
3. Build support for the changes needed to achieve accessible and affordable housing
The Housing Stock Workgroup is facilitating the implementation of the new housing needed to meet both existing and forecast demand in the county. The supply and cost of housing is an issue everywhere, influenced by many factors, including local zoning. Region L is drawing on Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) tools to assess regulatory barriers that may hinder housing supply and choice. MAP will discuss its Zoning Reform Toolkit, Stories and Studies Guide, and a new Zoning Atlas tool to assess housing development opportunities.
Speaking at the program will be:
• Jacob Willson, director of programs, Pontiac Community Foundation; and project manager, Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership
• Vern Gustafsson, project director and planner, Pontiac Housing Commission; and co-chair, Region L Housing Stock Innovators Working Group
• Leah DuMouchel, AICP, director of programs and communications, Michigan Association of Planning
• Ryan Kilpatrick, AICP, president, Flywheel Companies
To register for the free Virtual Planners Gathering, visit AdvantageOakland.Eventbrite.com. (Note: This session will be recorded and available at AdvantageOakland.com.)
Anyone with questions should contact Jim Schafer at schaferj@oakgov.com or 248-858-2033.
Housing is a core planning issue and a hot topic across the state. Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan, adopted by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in 2022, notes that Oakland County has a backlog of existing and forecasted housing demand.
The MSHDA-supported Region L Housing Partnership (RHP) has established three work groups:
1. Address homelessness
2. Increase the spectrum and supply of housing that is attainable to Oakland County residents
3. Build support for the changes needed to achieve accessible and affordable housing
The Housing Stock Workgroup is facilitating the implementation of the new housing needed to meet both existing and forecast demand in the county. The supply and cost of housing is an issue everywhere, influenced by many factors, including local zoning. Region L is drawing on Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) tools to assess regulatory barriers that may hinder housing supply and choice. MAP will discuss its Zoning Reform Toolkit, Stories and Studies Guide, and a new Zoning Atlas tool to assess housing development opportunities.
Speaking at the program will be:
• Jacob Willson, director of programs, Pontiac Community Foundation; and project manager, Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership
• Vern Gustafsson, project director and planner, Pontiac Housing Commission; and co-chair, Region L Housing Stock Innovators Working Group
• Leah DuMouchel, AICP, director of programs and communications, Michigan Association of Planning
• Ryan Kilpatrick, AICP, president, Flywheel Companies
To register for the free Virtual Planners Gathering, visit AdvantageOakland.Eventbrite.com. (Note: This session will be recorded and available at AdvantageOakland.com.)
Anyone with questions should contact Jim Schafer at schaferj@oakgov.com or 248-858-2033.
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