VIRTUAL PLANNERS GATHERING

Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership and Zoning Reform

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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.

NOTE: This session will be recorded and available at
Oakgov.com/community/community-development

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SPEAKERS

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