Fregonese Associates is working with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Metropolis 2020 to conduct sub regional and municipal level housing forecasts for the Chicago region. The Chicago Local Housing Needs Assessment project will help ensure this growing and changing region maintains a balanced mix of housing by type and affordability for all income levels.

The Chicago Local Housing Needs Assessment includes two major components. First, Fregonese Associates has conducted a detailed housing forecast for 110 municipalities within three Councils of Governments through 2030. This forecast includes a breakdown of projected housing demand by income for rental and owner-occupied units.

The second part of the project focuses on translating the forecast into specific local policy plans for the three municipalities with very different characteristics. These municipalities include the City of Oak Forest, the City of Aurora, and the Village of Libertyville. Specific policy recommendations based on the forecast, and future housing goals of the city are provided and tailored to each community’s changing demographics and plans for the future.