City of Sun Prairie Joins National Housing Supply Accelerator Program

CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL HOUSING SUPPLY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - The City of Sun Prairie is one of 16 communities across the country selected to participate in the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge. A nationwide network launched by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Planning Association (APA), 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 across the country.

Rooted in action and results, the challenge will support local leaders to put the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: Solutions, Systems, Partnerships into practice.

"Sun Prairie is thrilled to have been selected for this program," according to City of Sun Prairie Mayor Steve Stocker. "Our community is growing - which is exciting, but not without its challenges. This opportunity will help to expand our network and empower us to be increasingly more creative and innovative, ultimately allowing us to invite more people from all ages and stages to call Sun Prairie their home."

Communities selected to participate in the challenge include: Alachua County, Florida; Champaign, Illinois; Clifton Forge, Virginia; Cottonwood, Arizona; Cranston, Rhode Island; Dover, New Hampshire; Evanston, Illinois; Greensboro, North Carolina; Lebanon, New Hampshire; Greater Lowell, Massachusetts Region (Northern Middlesex Council of Governments); Marquette County, Michigan; Plattsburgh, New York; Romulus, Michigan; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Sterling Heights, Michigan; and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Selected communities will engage in virtual learnings, peer learning opportunities, receive tailored technical assistance, access best practices, tools and housing supply experts and receive national recognition from National League of Cities and the American Planning Association.

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About City of Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane County, just east of the City of Madison. The City of Sun Prairie has experienced strong population growth since its incorporation from a village to a city in 1958, undergoing a transformation from a relatively small community of less than 4,000 to an estimated 39,419 today.

About the Housing Supply Accelerator

A partnership between National League of Cities and the American Planning Association, theHousing Supply Acceleratorwas 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 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 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.