Rising rents are leaving households with less income to pay for other needs, and inflation has also pushed up the cost of other necessities. Our new paper finds that, after paying for rent, 2/3 of working-age renters cannot afford their basic needs. www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/two-thi...

Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma. We believe private, public and nonprofit organizations can work together to expedite housing development to meet the needs of Oklahomans.

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Today, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Chuck Edwards (R-NC) to support ‘YIGBY’—Yes In God’s Backyard—housing. Read more: www.vox.com/policy/46279...

Join Housing Forward and National Zoning Atlas founder Sara C. Bronin for a free webinar on October 15th at 10amCT for a first-of-its-kind analysis of zoning in Tulsa as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of the interactive tools. 🗓️ Register for the webinar: lnkd.in/eZvK9E7A

Tulsa and Oklahoma City continue to win national recognition as a great place to live, yet many Oklahomans are still struggling to find a home. We're working to make sure Oklahoma can continue to attract out-of-state transplants while increasing housing options for all Oklahomans. ow.ly/k3B650WXKEk

Edmond is making great strides in developing community-minded commercial and residential projects. Read more about the recent approvals of Liberty Park, Farmpond and Whole Foods in The Oklahoman: ow.ly/8zYI50WWYeK

If you want to know what makes a good development project, how a building makes money, and how small developers interact with the broader ecosystem of professionals in the built environment, our 10/24 workshop is for you. www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...

Edmond City Council just this week approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on an empty 17-acre lot of more than 200 townhomes and apartments - providing 'gentle density' housing options for everyone from young professionals to empty nesters. ow.ly/aehc50WS46h

By 2034, adults over 60 will outnumber children in Oklahoma. As leaders across our region evaluate housing needs and policy improvements, we must build not only for today—but for the Oklahoma of tomorrow. ow.ly/aQaV50WLBPq

Great news out of @cityoftulsa.org where last week Housing Partnership Network was approved the administrator of some of the $75M in housing funds approved in 2023 by Tulsa's voters in order to facilitate housing development. Read more here: www.fox23.com/news/city-of...

📣 The scholarship deadline for our upcoming workshop with Incremental Development Alliance has been extended until September 5th. Get the details here: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...

Have you heard about the 37-acre proposed Riverline project in south Tulsa? The development will include shopping, dining and housing and aims to be family friendly and walkable, similar to Tulsa's Utica Square. Stay tuned for more updates. ow.ly/eoE250WNzGC

City and state lawmakers met yesterday to discuss Tulsa’s housing needs. Read more here: www.readfrontier.org/stories/tuls...

Our 2025 Urban Leaders Fellow Leah Shine shared insights from her summer research in Tulsa, highlighting creative strategies to address the city’s housing shortage. Read the blog here: www.housingforwardok.org/news/faith-b...

According to our research, one third of all Oklahoma households are housing cost burdened. At Housing Forward, we’re working to deliver bold, innovative, and practical solutions to expand access to housing—so every Oklahoman can find a place to call home, regardless of income.

Thanks to everyone who came out to yesterday’s event with Incremental Development Alliance. If you missed it or want more like this, stay tuned! We’ll be hosting a workshop with Incremental Development Alliance on October 24th. Register here: ow.ly/T9VM50WGCwj

It’s not too late to register for our lecture Thursday with Incremental Development Alliance hearing from guest speaker, Eric Kronberg. Join local leaders in housing, policy, and development for a conversation on how small-scale development can build stronger communities: bit.ly/incdevtulsal...

Want walkable neighborhoods? Better housing options? Join the incremental development movement in Tulsa! Register for our free lecture next week: bit.ly/incdevtulsal... Cohosted with Incremental Development Alliance

If Tulsa is going to meet its housing goals we need to be rethinking how we use our available residential land. At Housing Forward, we believe data is our ally in evaluating existing housing infrastructure in order to inform best practices in city planning and policy improvements.

Great progress out of Nashville this week where Nashville City Council approved city-wide legislation permitting the construction of single stair buildings. Read more: www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...

Oklahoma is 1 of only 8 states that requires automatic sprinkler systems in every unit of new townhouse construction. Our latest blog post by Ellen Ray, AICP, explains how modernizing our townhouse regulations can expand housing without compromising safety: ow.ly/ZUPc50Wyfyj

A new report from Bankrate ranks Oklahoma as the second most affordable state for retirees. By building more housing and designing communities that support aging in place, we can strengthen affordability and quality of life—for current residents and those choosing to make Oklahoma home.

According to @okpolicy.bsky.social, only 4% of Oklahoma City’s residential land is zoned for multi-family housing, yet census data shows more and more that our communities need smaller-scale housing options.

Today fellows from Urban Leaders Fellowship Leah Shine and Jackson Berridge presented to Tulsa City Council their summer research, conducted in partnership with Housing Forward. Take a look at their presentation: tulsa-ok.granicus.com/player/clip/...

Housing Forward is looking for a detail-oriented Office Manager to support our growing team and keep operations running smoothly. If you have experience managing finances, coordinating schedules, and overseeing vendor relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here: ow.ly/n51G50WtAH0

In just five years, Oklahoma is projected to have more adults over the age of 65 than children. Oklahoma recently launched “Aging Our Way,” a program designed to ensure safe, affordable and accessible housing for our seniors. Learn more on the program: www.newson6.com/story/6864f9...

Last week’s The Journal Record business column highlighted how Oklahoma’s real estate market is outpacing national trends—thanks in part to the city’s strategic use of vacant lots to expand affordable housing, driving both economic growth and community stability. journalrecord.com/2025/07/08/o...

Harvard’s latest housing report reveals what many communities are experiencing: housing is becoming harder to access for too many people. Oklahoma has an opportunity to lead by embracing practical, people-first solutions that make housing more accessible for all. @usatoday.com ow.ly/q0oC50WqKEm

Denver is applying NASA’s problem-solving approach to identify and remove the barriers that slow down housing development. Read more in Bloomberg News how Denver is building smarter and faster: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Oklahoma’s senate has approved two interim studies focused on reviewing the impact of municipal zoning on Oklahoma’s housing shortage and addressing workforce housing needs. We look forward to working with Oklahoma legislature to meet our state’s growing housing demand. Read more: lnkd.in/gu5qb-hs

Have you signed up for our free lecture yet? Learn how to become a small-scale developer in your own neighborhood 📅 Aug 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at Gradient Innovation Hub Guest Speaker: Eric Kronberg, zoning expert & urban design advocate Register here: ow.ly/ZHyI50WncRi

We’re pleased to see Housing Forward’s Smart Growth Report referenced in a recent blog post by Ella Calvert, a rising sophomore at The University of Tulsa, exploring the intersection of public transit and affordable housing—an important and timely topic. Read it here: ow.ly/PA8R50WncBq

You won't want to miss our next event on August 14th. Join us for an evening lecture on small-scale development with guest speaker Eric Kronberg, co-hosted by Incremental Development Alliance and Housing Forward. Register here: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...

A recent article from Oklahoma Policy Institute shows that Oklahoma’s housing crisis is far from improving. This data reinforces what many communities are already feeling: the need for urgent, sustained investment in pro-housing policy and development. okpolicy.org/new-data-sho...

Great progress out of Texas this week where SB2835 passed, allowing for six-story single-stair apartment buildings. Increasing desirable housing opportunities to young families, seniors, students and more while keeping development costs low and safety standards high is a win for our communities.

Communities that grow, thrive. Tulsa’s present housing supply is not meeting the needs of its community. In our Smart Growth Report, we outline actionable steps the city can take so that the city and our communities can grow and flourish. Find out more: www.housingforwardok.org

Last week at the Funders Roundtable event hosted by Tulsa Community Foundation, Tyler Parette addressed local philanthropic leaders on the importance of improving housing policy and its impact on Tulsa and our region. Find out more about Housing Forward: www.housingforwardok.org

To support the city of Tulsa's growth, we need a strategy that connects housing development, transportation, and infrastructure to a clear vision for growth. Learn more in our Smart Growth Report: lnkd.in/gENFQPD5.

Housing Forward is working with policymakers and developers to address the immediate need for affordable housing in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. Read more below in KJRH News: www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...

Our data-driven expertise in development and housing policy paired with our relationships across local and state governments uniquely positions Housing Forward as a partner to developers and municipalities in achieving their housing needs. Find out more: housingforwardok.org