Peer learning
The Housing Solutions Lab convenes city leaders for timely technical assistance and peer exchange on a range of innovative local housing policies.
At the Lab, we support cities grappling with housing affordability, supply, and other challenges.
Drawing on our original research and evidence-based policy guidance, we offer several training and peer-learning opportunities designed for local leaders and housing stakeholders. These can help communities:
Analyze
Analyze data on local housing needs and conditions and explore policies
Plan
Develop or refine a comprehensive local housing strategy
Design
Design new policies or programs or strengthen existing ones
Collaborate
Strengthen collaboration among housing agencies, stakeholders, and cross-sector partners
Evaluate
Track progress and evaluate outcomes in partnership with the Lab
Peer Cities Networks
The Lab regularly convenes longer-term peer learning networks of city leaders and communities of practice to learn from policy experts, receive tailored technical assistance, and exchange ideas on specific housing policy priorities. Networks meet monthly or quarterly and have recently focused on municipal home repair programs, housing and criminal justice partnerships, and New York State housing policy.
Housing Solutions Workshop
The Housing Solutions Workshop is a short-term training opportunity for cities in the early stages of developing a local housing strategy or refining an existing one. The Workshop guides participants through the steps of developing a strategy and includes sessions on data collection and analysis, policy identification and goal setting, community engagement, funding options, and implementation.
Public Housing Authority Community of Practice
In 2023, the Housing Solutions Lab launched its PHA Community of Practice – a diverse group of public housing agencies and authorities interested in understanding how data and research can inform their work and in exploring and evaluating innovative practices. The Community of Practice meets quarterly. Recent sessions have focused on rental arrears in public housing, voucher success rates, and inspection reforms.
Working with the NYU Housing Solutions Lab, we gained invaluable insights. Our team engaged with experts, delved into national data, and learned from successful housing programs in other cities. This experience not only validated our existing efforts to achieve greater access and equity but also provided us with innovative ideas to further enhance our programs in Detroit. The collaborative environment empowered us to continuously improve our services and better serve our residents.
Rico Razo
Chief of Home Repair, City of Detroit
The Home Repair Peer Network was a very valuable experience. Our team benefited greatly from the chance to meet with our peer cities and learn from their innovative best practices. Coming out of the cohort, we felt equipped with tools and strategies to improve our programs.
Carolyn Kovar
Assistant Director of Housing Delivery, City of Atlanta
Get involved
To learn more about peer learning opportunities, connect with our team.
Core Concepts
This training covers core concepts in housing policy and practice essential for practitioners.
Developing a Strategy
This module walks you through the steps of developing a comprehensive housing strategy.