WORCESTER, Mass. – In a bid to proactively address the growing need for affordable housing, the City of Worcester has recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure professional consulting services for the creation of a Housing Production Plan (HPP).
The Housing Production Plan aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment of housing needs and demand within the city, subsequently formulating specific goals and priorities for housing development. The initiative is aligned with the Worcester Now | Next long-range plan, ensuring synergy with the city’s broader vision, goals, and recommendations.
One of the primary focuses of the HPP is to identify actionable strategies that leverage municipal tools and tap into local, state, and federal resources to effectively address the demand for affordable housing. With housing affordability becoming an increasingly pressing issue, the HPP will play a pivotal role in outlining strategies to enhance accessibility to housing options for residents of Worcester.