Metro Nashville's Housing Division is developing a Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) that will set goals, outline strategies, and provide policy and program recommendations to advance access to affordable, safe, and stable housing for all Nashvillians.
The UHS will build upon other existing and ongoing 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 has partnered with HR&A Advisors, Pillars Development, and MEPR Agency to support the development of the UHS.
This work will begin with a robust engagement campaign that will include community listening sessions, a public survey, and interviews with industry leaders and public partners to inform the UHS.
"The Unified Housing Strategy will be a first-of-its-kind plan that brings together all of the important partners in our housing ecosystem to ensure that we are working as effectively as possible to ensure that Nashvillians can stay and thrive here," said Angie Hubbard, Director of Metro's Housing Division. "The perspectives of residents and other community stakeholders are a critical input to this work, and our engagement and will be an opportunity for us to listen and discuss this critical issue."
Metro Housing will host four countywide listening sessions this summer that are open to the public. Details about the listening sessions can be found below. Additionally, Metro has partnered with more than a dozen community-based organizations, to serve as UHS Community Ambassadors who will work with their organizations and constituencies to hold additional listening sessions.
- Monday, June 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Southeast Regional Center (5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Suite 202)
- Tuesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library (615 Church Street)
- Thursday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at East Regional Center (600 Woodland Street)
- Thursday, July 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bordeaux Branch Library (4000 Clarksville Pike)
Nashville residents will also have the opportunity to provide input via a public survey to be launched later this summer.
"The unified housing strategy will give us a road map to ensuring our housing stock works for all Nashvillians," said Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell. "It will help us keep Nashville affordable, and I am confident that Nashvillians will provide us a clear picture of their community's needs. Their local knowledge is critical to the unified housing strategy's success."
Every Nashvillian deserves to have a safe, affordable place to live. Yet, many Nashvillians have experienced firsthand the challenge of affording their home and staying safely housed. The Unified Housing Strategy will provide action items that will improve our existing housing programs and provide critical guidance on how Metro and its partners can work together to make housing security a reality for all.
To learn more about the Unified Housing Strategy, find participation opportunities, and stay up to date on the latest news visit nashville.gov/UHS. For assistance, including accommodations or translation services, please contact Randi Semrick at 615-862-7192 or [email protected].
As part of the Planning Department, the Housing Division capitalizes on their technical expertise and ability to engage closely with the community to better align systems, resources, and partners in ways that create housing solutions that are affordable and attainable for all Nashvillians. All Nashvillians are encouraged to participate in the creation of the Unified Housing Strategy. Questions and inquiries regarding the UHS should be directed to [email protected].
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