Forsyth County’s housing system is not merely a stock of units; it is an institutional architecture that organizes mobility, opportunity, and risk. Part 2 of the Humane Housing Network’s “Current Landscape” advances a pragmatic frame of Prevention, Preservation, and Production mapped onto a pathway from Urgency to Stability, Permanence, and Thriving, with the aim of … Continue reading Forsyth County Humane Housing Network: Understanding the Current Landscape Part 2
Forsyth County Humane Housing Network: Understanding the Current Landscape
Part 1 of the Humane Housing Network’s Current State Assessment, a data-rich look at Forsyth County’s housing ecosystem and what it takes to move residents from urgency to thriving housing conditions. Drawing on a 260-page draft, years of studies, and new mixed-methods research (35+ interviews, focus groups, workshops), the presentation maps the continuum: emergency shelter, … Continue reading Forsyth County Humane Housing Network: Understanding the Current Landscape
Franklin County’s Housing Crossroads: What the Data Tells Us, and What We Can Do
Franklin County is no longer a “sleepy rural county” at Raleigh’s edge; it is now one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities. The population of this county rose an estimated 11.7% from 2020 to 2024 and is projected to climb another 10.5% by 2030. Growth has brought higher incomes to the community from those working in … Continue reading Franklin County’s Housing Crossroads: What the Data Tells Us, and What We Can Do
September 2025 – Triad Housing Hangout
The presentation focuses on the evolving housing market and its challenges. It discusses key trends, data insights, and forecasts that impact the housing landscape. The presentation aims to inform stakeholders about current dynamics and future implications for housing development and investment.
Forsyth County’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers: A Data-Driven Call to Action
If you’ve been following conversations about housing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, you know things are tough for those seeking decent affordable homes. The latest presentation from Innovative Research Insights, “Current State – the Data,” lays out the reality with sharp clarity. Using fresh data from local, state, and national sources, IRI reveals just how … Continue reading Forsyth County’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers: A Data-Driven Call to Action
A Decade in Review: What Winston-Salem’s Housing Reports Reveal About Our Path Forward
Recording of the live presentation and panel discussion of this report may be accessed HERE What does a decade of research, planning, and community debate tell us about the future of housing in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County? The recently released report, Preservation, Production, & Policy: Comprehensive Strategies for Addressing Housing Needs in Winston-Salem & Forsyth … Continue reading A Decade in Review: What Winston-Salem’s Housing Reports Reveal About Our Path Forward
Aug 2025 – Triad Housing Hangout
The presentation focuses on the evolving housing market and its challenges. It discusses key trends, data insights, and forecasts that impact the housing landscape. The presentation aims to inform stakeholders about current dynamics and future implications for housing development and investment.
July 2025 – Triad Housing Hangout
The presentation focuses on the evolving housing market and its challenges. It discusses key trends, data insights, and forecasts that impact the housing landscape. The presentation aims to inform stakeholders about current dynamics and future implications for housing development and investment.
More Regulation Needed for SFR Institutional Investors
Real estate has always been a safe, long-term investment. When managed locally (and not by a slumlord who is mining equity), rental owners provide an important service to a local community by providing affordable and decent places to live. Historically, middle-to-upper-middle-class families owned a couple of units to build long-term wealth and provide a cushion … Continue reading More Regulation Needed for SFR Institutional Investors
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