NEWS RELEASE: September 12, 2025
Sixteen Communities Selected to Participate in National Housing Supply Accelerator Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 12, 2025) — The National League of Cities and the American Planning Association named 16 communities to participate in the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge. The Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge is designed to accelerate the implementation of proven and innovative housing strategies and expand the supply of housing in communities nationwide.
Rooted in action and results, the challenge will support local leaders to put the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: Solutions, Systems, Partnerships into practice.
Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
Diversifying Resources and strategies to increase housing supply
Learn more about strategies, solutions, and case studies for increasing housing supply through local, state, and federal resources in your community by downloading the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook.
Communities Selected to Participate in the Challenge
Cottonwood, Arizona
Alachua County, Florida
Champaign, Illinois
Evanston, Illinois
Greater Lowell, Massachusetts Region
(Northern Middlesex Council of Governments)
Marquette County, Michigan
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Dover, New Hampshire
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Plattsburgh, New York
Greensboro, North Carolina
Cranston, Rhode Island
El Paso, Texas
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Selected communities will engage in virtual learning; obtain peer learning opportunities and tailored technical assistance; access best practices, tools, and housing supply experts; and receive national recognition from the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association.
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About the Housing Supply Accelerator
A partnership between the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association, the Housing Supply Accelerator was created to help communities tackle their local housing challenges. The campaign is narrowly focused on identifying locally driven housing supply solutions that expand, preserve, and improve the quantity and quality of housing.
About the National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America's cities, towns, and villages, representing more than 200 million people. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy, and drive innovative solutions. As the oldest and largest organization representing cities in America, NLC is focused on the issues that matter most to cities — from the largest metros to the smallest towns. The National League of Cities is a trusted partner to local cities and a steadfast voice for municipal issues in Washington, D.C.
About the American Planning Association
The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides vital leadership in creating great communities for all. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are dedicated to advancing the profession of planning, offering better choices for where and how people work and live. APA's nearly 40,000 members work in concert with community residents, civic leaders, and business interests to create communities that enrich people's lives.
Contact:
Roberta Rewers, APA, 312.786/6395; rrewers@planning.org
NLC Media, media@nlc.org