Insights & Updates

The federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act creates new opportunities to expand housing supply, support affordability, and modernize housing policies. But making the most of these opportunities will require action from Wisconsin’s state and local governments. This Wisconsin-focused guide breaks down key provisions, what governments can do to access new funding and incentives, and how housing advocates can use the law to spur meaningful reform.

Ken Smith shares insights from a national Smart Growth America convening on zoning reform, connecting how restrictive land-use policies limit housing supply, drive up costs, and worsen affordability in Wisconsin. The piece explores how rethinking housing by place, type, and price can open the door to more attainable homes statewide.

Ken Smith shares thoughts on the housing-related legislation from the 2025-2025 session, with a detailed breakdown of legislation passed and potential impact on broader statewide housing goals.

Driven by the amazingly high cost of housing and the growing unaffordability of car ownership, we’re more motivated than ever to support more communities where people have the freedom to live without a car. That urgency kept us moving, making March another busy and productive month for the Housing Onward team.