OUR HISTORY
In 2001, The Housing Partnership initiated an education and advocacy program, the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast. The group's mission is, through a united coalition of businesses, government, and community groups, to be a catalyst for the development of a range of housing options for the diverse workforce in the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Maine.

The Coalition is a business-led effort, which recognizes the link between housing availability and regional economic vitality. The Workforce Housing Coalition is the first such program of its kind in the state. There are now eight regional coalitions and a statewide council.

STRATEGIC GOALS
With the support of over 150 businesses, government and community leaders, we are working to educate the region about the need for a balanced supply of housing, advocate for a streamlined regulatory environment, and support developers committed to creating quality, workforce housing. Together our efforts will stimulate the approval and construction of a significant number of units that might not otherwise be built.

To achieve our mission, we have outlined goals for 2009:

• Advocate on a state and local level to enable the development of more workforce housing .

• Educate municipal leaders, the public and other stakeholders on the issues and solutions to the lack of workforce housing in the Greater Seacoast.

• Create a prudent structure from which the WHC can thrive and continue to deliver on its mission.