Unified Housing Strategy - Background
Metro Nashville’s Housing Division is developing a Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) that will set goals, outline strategies, and provide policy and program recommendation to advance access to affordable, safe, and stable housing for all Nashvillians. The UHS builds upon other existing and on-going studies, including the 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force report, to provide detailed policy and program recommendations on how to increase housing security. The Housing Division partnered with HR&A Advisors, Pillars Development, and MEPR Agency to support the development of the UHS.
Unified Housing Strategy Update
In April 2024, Metro Nashville’s Housing Division kicked off the development of the Unified Housing Strategy with the support of its partners. Since April, the UHS team has participated in meaningful community and stakeholder engagement and conducted robust analyses. While the Division had initially aimed to release the strategy by the end of 2024, more time is needed to complete additional analysis to produce a comprehensive and effective strategy for our city. The Unified Housing Strategy is now expected to be released in Spring 2025 and will provide a detailed roadmap for how to address Nashville's housing challenges.
This strategy will include goals, action items, and resource needs to advance housing security in Nashville. In addition to these broad strategies, the plan will offer in-depth program analyses that highlight necessary programmatic adjustments to enhance efficiency and impact. By examining existing programs and assessing where improvements or new approaches are needed, the strategy will ensure that each initiative is optimized to meet the city's housing needs. The document will serve as both a strategic guide and a practical tool for aligning resources, policy, and action across multiple sectors to make meaningful progress in solving the city's housing crisis.
Following the release of the UHS, Metro Nashville’s Housing Division will offer opportunities for members of the public to learn more about the strategy and invite the community to provide feedback. Additional details about those opportunities will be posted on the website as they become available.
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Contact
For any questions, comments, or concerns related to the Unified Housing Strategy please contact UnifiedHousingStrategy@Nashville.gov.
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