Housing Forward
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We believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
At Housing Forward, we believe data is the key to creating communities where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At Housing Forward, we believe data is the key to creating communities where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Are you already signed up to get updated on our events, advocacy work and more? https://ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7
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In Tulsa, there are approx. 2,000 acres of land owned by faith-based organizations. By allowing faith-based organizations to repurpose underutilized land without overly burdensome rezoning process, our community can produce housing that meets our needs.
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
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Can states, and a little bit of faith, convert church land into affordable housing? • Oklahoma Voice
Yes In God’s Backyard? Some states hope so. Lawmakers see the potential for much-needed housing on church-owned land.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In Tulsa, there are approx. 2,000 acres of land owned by faith-based organizations. By allowing faith-based organizations to repurpose underutilized land without overly burdensome rezoning process, our community can produce housing that meets our needs.
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
Recent research from Pew Research Center shows that modern apartments are six times safer from fire deaths than single-family homes. It's time to make policy changes ensuring we can build more homes for more Oklahomans.
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Recent research from Pew Research Center shows that modern apartments are six times safer from fire deaths than single-family homes. It's time to make policy changes ensuring we can build more homes for more Oklahomans.
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
A new study out of Denver shows that removing mandatory parking minimums can lead to more affordable housing being built.
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new study out of Denver shows that removing mandatory parking minimums can lead to more affordable housing being built.
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
Housing Forward joined Rep. Suzanne Schreiber’s interim study to discuss how outdated regulations are slowing down workforce housing development in Oklahoma.
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
Housing Forward Joins Interim Study on Regulatory Barriers to Workforce Housing — Housing Forward
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette participated in an interim study hosted by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, discussing the regulatory barriers to workforce hous...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Housing Forward joined Rep. Suzanne Schreiber’s interim study to discuss how outdated regulations are slowing down workforce housing development in Oklahoma.
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Small Scale Development Workshop!
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Small Scale Development Workshop!
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
Our recent blog dives into the zoning data provided in National Zoning Atlas’s recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma to discuss opportunities for updating policy to unlock more housing, at more affordable prices, without straining infrastructure.
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
How Can Municipalities Use the NZA data? — Housing Forward
For a community like Tulsa, we’re facing a real housing crisis. We need to be delivering thousands of affordable homes into the marketplace – up to 13,000 homes in the next five to six years, and 6,000 in just the next two to three years. At present rates we will not meet these goals until 2033. Ot
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October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our recent blog dives into the zoning data provided in National Zoning Atlas’s recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma to discuss opportunities for updating policy to unlock more housing, at more affordable prices, without straining infrastructure.
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette recently presented at Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall’s interim study on housing. His remarks highlighted how overly restrictive zoning and regulations are driving affordability challenges in Oklahoma.
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Housing Forward Speaks on Housing Affordability in Sen. Kirt’s Interim Study — Housing Forward
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette presented on the state of housing in Oklahoma during an interim study hosted by Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall. The session, held by the Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee, discussed sources
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October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette recently presented at Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall’s interim study on housing. His remarks highlighted how overly restrictive zoning and regulations are driving affordability challenges in Oklahoma.
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Thank you to National Zoning Atlas for hosting last week’s webinar on the inclusion of zoning in Northeast Oklahoma to their zoning map.
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
NZA Hosts Webinar on Zoning in NE Oklahoma (Replay Available) — Housing Forward
National Zoning Atlas today presented to a group of planners, architects, and housing advocates on their next installment in their virtual Metro Area Snapshot series, spotlighting Tulsa, Oklahoma. NZA founder Sarah C. Bronin and analysts provided an overview of how NZA zoning data is collecte
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October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thank you to National Zoning Atlas for hosting last week’s webinar on the inclusion of zoning in Northeast Oklahoma to their zoning map.
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🏘️ Tulsa faces a housing shortage of *over 13,000 units* and if we're going to meet our housing goals, our community needs to think creatively.
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
October 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🏘️ Tulsa faces a housing shortage of *over 13,000 units* and if we're going to meet our housing goals, our community needs to think creatively.
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
Last Thursday Rep. Suzanne Schreiber invited Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette to speak at an interim study investigating the impact of revising building code to increase workforce housing production. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4K2t50Xb8E7
Schreiber conducts interim study on regulatory barriers to workforce housing - OKW News
OKLAHOMA CITY –Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, hosted an interim study on Thursday on the impact of building code revisions to encourage the development of workforce housing.
“Thank you to our local experts for joining us at the State Capitol to better inform members on how we
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October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Last Thursday Rep. Suzanne Schreiber invited Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette to speak at an interim study investigating the impact of revising building code to increase workforce housing production. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4K2t50Xb8E7
At Housing Forward, we believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq
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October 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
At Housing Forward, we believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq
Are you interested in learning what makes a good neighborhood development project and how a building makes money?
Register for our upcoming Small Scale Development Workshop with Incremental Development Alliance: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
Register for our upcoming Small Scale Development Workshop with Incremental Development Alliance: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
October 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Are you interested in learning what makes a good neighborhood development project and how a building makes money?
Register for our upcoming Small Scale Development Workshop with Incremental Development Alliance: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
Register for our upcoming Small Scale Development Workshop with Incremental Development Alliance: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
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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...
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...
Two-Thirds of Working-Age Renters Struggle to Afford Basic Needs
Rising rents are squeezing renter households, leaving them with less residual income to pay for other needs. But inflation has also pushed up the cost
www.jchs.harvard.edu
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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...
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.
We believe private, public and nonprofit organizations can work together to expedite housing development to meet the needs of Oklahomans.
September 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
We believe private, public and nonprofit organizations can work together to expedite housing development to meet the needs of Oklahomans.
📣Last day for early-bird discount pricing is today!
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...
www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📣Last day for early-bird discount pricing is today!
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...
Read more: www.vox.com/policy/46279...
Churches want to build affordable housing. Why are cities stopping them?
Where the “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement goes next.
www.vox.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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...
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
🗓️ Register for the webinar: lnkd.in/eZvK9E7A
September 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
🗓️ 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
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
The Cities Where College Grads Are Actually Landing Jobs
Many younger professionals are finding luck launching careers in second-tier cities like Raleigh, Milwaukee and Birmingham, a new analysis shows.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
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
Read more about the recent approvals of Liberty Park, Farmpond and Whole Foods in The Oklahoman: ow.ly/8zYI50WWYeK
Three significant developments are in the works in Edmond. What are they?
Whole Foods has been a long time coming to Edmond. Liberty Park, a new urbanist project, will be a long time in development. Farmpond? In due time.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
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...
www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
September 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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...
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.
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More than 200 new homes planned for this vacant lot near Edmond North: What to know
Edmond officials will consider approving the early plans for a new neighborhood called Farmpond. Here's what we know so far about the development.
www.oklahoman.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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
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...
Read more here: www.fox23.com/news/city-of...
City of Tulsa shares update on key housing initiatives
City of Tulsa moves forward with housing initiatives following completion of its first project.
www.fox23.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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...
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...
Get the details here: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...
Tulsa, OK Small Scale Development Workshop — IncDev Alliance
This Workshop on small scale real estate development is all about project formation. We take a big picture view of neighborhood-based development to help attendees analyze what makes a good project, h...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📣 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...
Get the details here: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...