Through an extensive engagement process that included workshops and tours in Utah and Oregon, as well as a webinar, a work session, a public survey, and panels at WGA’s Winter Meeting, the BRAND West report examines four areas where federal, local, state, and territorial governments can provide meaningful solutions that address multiple aspects of the housing crisis: 

• Simplifying and streamlining housing development. 

• Reducing the costs of homebuilding. 

• Supporting families through initiatives that assist renters and homebuyers. 

• Investing in strategic, innovative, and data-informed initiatives across the housing ecosystem 

“The BRAND housing report offers a roadmap to help public and private sector leaders develop new housing stock across the West, not only putting the American Dream of homeownership within reach for more Americans but also providing housing for the workforce of the future. I want to thank all who participated in creating this important and useful document,” said Governor Lujan Grisham. 

Read the BRAND West report in full here.