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The Beginnings of the Blueprint
IHDA envisioned a statewide planning effort that laid out a vision for the future of housing in Illinois that would acknowledge the assets and accomplishments of the many communities across the state, identify their needs and constraints around housing, and outline tangible goals for the near future that could be attained through programmatic and legislative advocacy. Rather than creating a plan that developed solely by experts working within the field of housing, IHDA believed it was critical to utilize the Housing Blueprint as a platform for engaging and elevating the voices of residents. While the Blueprint would include more standing planning elements, such as quantitative market analyses, a distinguishing feature this plan was its prioritization of community engagement, feedback, and participation in the construction of the Blueprint.
The Beginnings of the Blueprint
IHDA envisioned a statewide planning effort that laid out a vision for the future of housing in Illinois that would acknowledge the assets and accomplishments of the many communities across the state, identify their needs and constraints around housing,
Engaging Communities during COVID-19
Like so many other facets of our daily lives, the coronavirus has impacted the way that communities engage with one another. We are all still learning how we can now safely and responsibly meet, interact, and learn about one