As housing costs rise, the shortage of convenient and affordable workforce housing has become a growing concern for government officials and community leaders. The need is particularly urgent in major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, and Atlanta, as well as vacation towns in Colorado and Wyoming, where workers essential to local economies struggle to find housing they can afford.
This panel will explore the workforce housing crisis, discussing financing opportunities, policy solutions, and barriers to implementation. Sometimes called the “missing middle”, this type of housing serves residents who earn too much to qualify for traditional affordable housing programs yet not enough to afford market-rate single-family homes. Panelists will share innovative strategies for expanding housing options, ensuring communities can retain the workers who keep them running.