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Housing Solutions Lab Invites Submissions of Interest for the 2025 Home Repair Peer Network

January 30, 2025

Building on the success and strong interest in our 2024 Home Repair Peer Network, the Housing Solutions Lab is pleased to announce a second cohort for cities. This is a great opportunity for cities to refine and strengthen municipal home repair programs and build relationships with other localities from around the country.  

Up to seven cities will be invited to participate in the 2025 Home Repair Peer Network, which will include facilitated peer learning exercises, action planning, and informative presentations from Lab staff and subject matter experts. 

Participants will explore strategies to overcome challenges related to funding home repairs. They will also focus on how to target and prioritize programs, improve coordination among programs and stakeholders, and develop approaches to advance equity. 

Hear from participants in the 2024 Home Repair Peer Network

Learn how places like Detroit, MI; and Atlanta, GA; were able to strengthen their programs and how participating in the Network fostered collaboration among teams as they share testimonials. 

"Through the NYU Housing Solutions Lab’s Home Repair Network, we gained invaluable insights. Our team engaged with experts, delved into national data, and learned from successful home repair programs in other cities. This experience not only validated our existing efforts to achieve greater access and equity but also provided us with innovative ideas to further enhance our programs in Detroit. The collaborative environment empowered us to continuously improve our services and better serve our residents."
Rico Razo, Chief of Home Repair and Neighborhood Services, City of Detroit
Rico Razo
Chief of Home Repair and Neighborhood Services, City of Detroit
"The Home Repair Peer Network was a very valuable experience. Our team benefited greatly from the chance to meet with our peer cities and learn from their innovative best practices. Coming out of the cohort, we felt equipped with tools and strategies to improve our programs."
Carolyn Kovar, Senior Policy Analyst, Housing and Sustainability, City of Atlanta
Carolyn Kovar
Senior Policy Analyst, Housing and Sustainability, City of Atlanta

How to apply

Interested participants should submit their expressions of interest to the Lab by Wednesday, February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Lab staff will review submissions and schedule calls with finalists through March 2025. The cohort will meet biweekly, with virtual sessions between April and June of 2025. 

Please reach out to Jess Wunsch (jess.wunsch@nyu.edu), Director of City Engagement, with any questions about this opportunity. 

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