Brighton Center is partnering with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) to host a public open house to gather input as leaders begin formulating a community-driven, income-aligned housing strategy as the region’s economy and job landscape continue to grow.
The open house will be held on Wednesday, May 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Scholar House (402 W 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071) in Newport.
Participants will have the opportunity to review data from the 2023 NKADD Housing Data study and will be asked to reflect on that data and to share their unique experiences with housing in the Northern Kentucky region with organizers and other participants. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Through the open house session, leaders hope to gather input from community members to understand how Northern Kentucky’s current housing landscape has impacted their families, and how they hope policymakers will address housing issues going forward.
According to the NKADD study, at its current rate, workforce job creation in Northern Kentucky is outpacing workforce housing availability, putting strain on families and employers.
Among its numerous findings, the study asserts Northern Kentucky needs to add 6,650 additional housing units over the next five years beyond the housing developments known to be already underway or in planning stages. Furthermore, those additional units must align with and reflect the income levels of the region’s workforce.
These public feedback sessions will help leaders create solutions that will help ensure income-aligned housing across Northern Kentucky.
Read more about the NKADD study at https://www.nkadd.org/northern-kentucky-housing-data-analysis/.
To RSVP or find more information about the open house sessions, email buildingcommunitywellbeing@brightoncenter.com or call (859) 491-8303 (ext. 2031).
