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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is landmark federal housing legislation — and our new Policy Explorer makes it accessible. All 59 provisions, searchable section by section, with recommendations for Oklahoma. Explore it on our website: ow.ly/lFHk50ZR88L

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Sign up for the latest news, events, research, and insights from Housing Forward, delivered straight to your inbox: ow.ly/OJRB50ZCI2F

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This week marked a regulatory milestone for missing middle housing in Oklahoma as OUBCC advanced several building code reforms. While more milestones lie ahead before builders can deliver these kinds of homes to our communities, we'll continue sharing updates: ow.ly/jUik50ZC4iK

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Pew Charitable Trusts’ recent report on pre-approved plans projects that Tulsa’s T-Town Home Catalog could save builders 7-11% per home, roughly $35,000, and cut 2-9 months from development timelines. ow.ly/wmuf50ZACwn

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Informed by input from local and national developers, our 2026 QAP recommendations to the OHFA Board redesigned "New to Oklahoma" requirements — unlocking hundreds of new affordable units. Our team is currently evaluating recommendations for the next QAP input round to OHFA.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This week Housing Forward’s Director of Research Jessica Shelton, AICP, spoke alongside PartnerTulsa’s John Tankard at OU School of Community Medicine's medical student orientation, speaking on the history of Tulsa’s planning policies and their impacts on public health.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Oklahoma continues to grow but needs more housing stock – especially serving lower income communities. This snapshot of the demand, supply and outcomes of housing in Oklahoma comes from our Housing Dashboard. Find further insights at dashboard.housingforwardok.org.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Transparent housing-market data for all 77 counties — free and accessible to every leader, developer, and resident in Oklahoma. Explore your community at dashboard.housingforwardok.org.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@urbaninstitute.bsky.social’s commissioned research by Housing Forward into the economic impact of tax-dollar supported housing shows over 3x return on investment in total economic output. Explore the research on our website.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today the most comprehensive housing policy in decades became law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help address the housing needs of every Oklahoman. Visit our interactive explorer to learn more: ow.ly/uHwW50ZmBeB

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

While Oklahoma is often celebrated as an affordable place to live, the data shows that the American dream of homeownership is getting further out of reach for many Oklahomans.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🏘️ Housing Snapshot: Bartlesville, OK. As Bartlesville’s 📈 population has increased, 📉 homeownership rate has decreased and vacancy rate has dropped below healthy rates, indicating Bartlesville has a need for more housing. Find out more exploring our housing dashboard: dashboard.housingforwardok.org

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our next newsletter is going out later this week: sign up if you're interested in getting updates from Housing Forward on housing research, policy initiatives and more: ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

When Portland changed their zoning code to allow for more financially accessible housing types (duplexes, ADUs, smaller lots, etc.), they made sure that it made sense for developers to build them, becoming the national leader for producing starter homes. ow.ly/yXEW50YO3T4

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette will joining Housing for Communities’ upcoming May 19th conference for a discussion on zoning, missing-middle housing, and what it takes to keep seniors housed in Oklahoma. Register here: www.housingforcommunities.org/senio…

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member to the team, Marty Fotta, Director of Housing Development. He brings more than two decades of experience in affordable housing development, community building, and nonprofit leadership to the role. housingforwardok.org/about-marty-fo…

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Next Thursday (4/16) @cityoftulsa.org and @gkff.bsky.social are hosting two workshops discussing on how land owned by faith-based organizations (FBOs) can be used to expand housing opportunities and strengthen neighborhoods. Learn more here: www.cityoftulsa.org/press-room/u...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates from us on housing data, policy initiatives and more: ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Restrictive land‑use regulations don’t just shape neighborhoods, they shape economic opportunity. A recent Bloomberg News piece highlights how overly restrictive zoning and regulations continue to hold back growth in our communities. ow.ly/xj0x50YqoHS

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today, Oklahoma housing leaders heard from Urban Institute on their LIHTC tax credit study. 📑Keep an eye out for more research on affordable housing's economic impact later this April. Read our report summary here: ow.ly/y85K50YpUkH

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Happening Tomorrow! Join our *free webinar* tomorrow to explore statewide findings and local data around housing demand, outcomes and supply with our housing data dashboard. Register today: bit.ly/HF-Webinar

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma. Read about our latest policy and advocacy work on our website.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

See how we’re translating research into action, and momentum into impact, in our 2025 Impact Report. ow.ly/ojcb50Yf9hi

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Register today for our upcoming webinar exploring our newly launched housing data dashboard and developer resources! Details below. 🗓️ Thursday, February 26, 11:30amCT-12:15pmCT. 🎟️Register for the free virtual event: bit.ly/HF-Webinar

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Our 2025 Impact Report is live and highlights our first year of progress, bringing data, policy, and partnerships together to expand housing access statewide. 🔗Read the report here: ow.ly/L9Eg50Y8RMq

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Join us for a webinar exploring our newly launched housing data dashboard and developer resources. 🗓️ Thursday, February 26, 11:30amCT-12:15pmCT. 🎟️Register for the free virtual event: bit.ly/HF-Webinar

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The latest data from CoStar shows that rental cost growth continue to surpass national averages in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The data is clear, our housing shortage results in Oklahomans spending more on housing. ow.ly/eypU50Y0kvB

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

1 in every 3 households in Oklahoma are housing cost burdened. Addressing the housing affordability challenge is a statewide opportunity. Housing Forward is working to take housing data to policymakers to enact people-first policies that will ensure each Oklahoman has a place to call home.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We're hiring! We're looking for a Director of Housing Development to lead statewide efforts to strengthen housing development capacity by helping developers, municipalities, and partners navigate complex funding resources and programs. Apply today: ow.ly/hjG450XIsY5

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Our research and data experts have been working hard to create an interactive data dashboard to provide all the latest data you might need for housing-related decisions. Sign up for our newsletter to find out when it launches: ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

According to our research, one third of all Oklahoma households are housing cost burdened. We believe that through bold, innovative and practical solutions we can expand access to housing across Oklahoma.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

National Zoning Atlas’ recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma shows that the predominant housing type allowed by right in Tulsa is single-family housing. Reducing restrictive zoning and regulations will help our community build the kind of housing the market is demanding.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

At Housing Forward, we believe data is the key to creating communities where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future. Are you already signed up to get updated on our events, advocacy work and more? ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Small Scale Development Workshop! 🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🏘️ Tulsa faces a housing shortage of *over 13,000 units* and if we're going to meet our housing goals, our community needs to think creatively. 📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement. 💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities 🎟️ ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

At Housing Forward, we believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future. Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Are you interested in learning what makes a good neighborhood development project and how a building makes money? Register for our upcoming Small Scale Development Workshop with Incremental Development Alliance: www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma. We believe private, public and nonprofit organizations can work together to expedite housing development to meet the needs of Oklahomans.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Join Housing Forward and National Zoning Atlas founder Sara C. Bronin for a free webinar on October 15th at 10amCT for a first-of-its-kind analysis of zoning in Tulsa as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of the interactive tools. 🗓️ Register for the webinar: lnkd.in/eZvK9E7A

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

If you want to know what makes a good development project, how a building makes money, and how small developers interact with the broader ecosystem of professionals in the built environment, our 10/24 workshop is for you. www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/tulsa...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Our 2025 Urban Leaders Fellow Leah Shine shared insights from her summer research in Tulsa, highlighting creative strategies to address the city’s housing shortage. Read the blog here: www.housingforwardok.org/news/faith-b...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

According to our research, one third of all Oklahoma households are housing cost burdened. At Housing Forward, we’re working to deliver bold, innovative, and practical solutions to expand access to housing—so every Oklahoman can find a place to call home, regardless of income.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to yesterday’s event with Incremental Development Alliance. If you missed it or want more like this, stay tuned! We’ll be hosting a workshop with Incremental Development Alliance on October 24th. Register here: ow.ly/T9VM50WGCwj

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

It’s not too late to register for our lecture Thursday with Incremental Development Alliance hearing from guest speaker, Eric Kronberg. Join local leaders in housing, policy, and development for a conversation on how small-scale development can build stronger communities: bit.ly/incdevtulsal...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Want walkable neighborhoods? Better housing options? Join the incremental development movement in Tulsa! Register for our free lecture next week: bit.ly/incdevtulsal... Cohosted with Incremental Development Alliance

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

If Tulsa is going to meet its housing goals we need to be rethinking how we use our available residential land. At Housing Forward, we believe data is our ally in evaluating existing housing infrastructure in order to inform best practices in city planning and policy improvements.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

According to @okpolicy.bsky.social, only 4% of Oklahoma City’s residential land is zoned for multi-family housing, yet census data shows more and more that our communities need smaller-scale housing options.

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Today fellows from Urban Leaders Fellowship Leah Shine and Jackson Berridge presented to Tulsa City Council their summer research, conducted in partnership with Housing Forward. Take a look at their presentation: tulsa-ok.granicus.com/player/clip/...

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Housing Forward is looking for a detail-oriented Office Manager to support our growing team and keep operations running smoothly. If you have experience managing finances, coordinating schedules, and overseeing vendor relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here: ow.ly/n51G50WtAH0

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Housing Forward @housingforward.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Have you signed up for our free lecture yet? Learn how to become a small-scale developer in your own neighborhood 📅 Aug 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at Gradient Innovation Hub Guest Speaker: Eric Kronberg, zoning expert & urban design advocate Register here: ow.ly/ZHyI50WncRi

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