RESOURCES
Research, Insights, and Tools Advancing Workforce Housing Solutions
Curated reports, articles, and guides to support informed decision-making and meaningful impact.
Promoting Affordable Housing Partnerships in Nashville examines how faith-based, academic, and health care institutions can help address Nashville’s housing shortage by leveraging underutilized land and forming strategic partnerships with affordable housing developers. The report analyzes the scale and location of institution-owned land, estimates the number of housing units that could be developed under current and revised zoning policies, and highlights partnership models that have been successful locally and nationally. Together, the findings demonstrate a significant opportunity for cross-sector collaboration to expand affordable and workforce housing in the Nashville region.
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This guide provides an overview of the key financial, regulatory, and partnership components involved in affordable housing development, with a focus on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. It outlines how tax credits, public housing authorities, partnership structures, and compliance requirements work together to support the creation and long-term sustainability of affordable housing projects.
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This guide explains how state and local governments can use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to support the production and preservation of affordable and workforce housing. It outlines eligible uses, affordability requirements, and examples of how SLFRF can be layered with programs such as LIHTC, HOME, HUD, and USDA financing to maximize housing impact.
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R.E.D. Academy Housing Resource Guide
This guide equips faith-based institutions with foundational knowledge and practical tools to explore affordable and workforce housing development on institution-owned land. It covers zoning and land-use basics, partnership models, legal considerations, financing structures, and real-world examples to help organizations make informed, mission-aligned decisions.
The Housing Crisis: Teachers and Nurses Struggle to Afford Rent
This article highlights how rising rental costs and stagnant wages are making it increasingly difficult for essential workers like teachers and nurses to afford housing in many communities. It explains that even when these professionals can technically pay rent under traditional affordability thresholds, the limited supply of affordable units often forces them into smaller, older, or less desirable housing, adding financial strain and reducing quality of life.