HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A Director has been hired for The Housing Next Leadership Council in Ottawa County.
Housing Next is a cross-sector collaborative initiative involving nonprofit, government, and business partners that have strived to create and promote a strong economic case for additional workforce housing units in the greater Ottawa County region of Michigan.
Ryan Kilpatrick has been hired its first Director. Kilpatrick comes from a background in economic development and city planning and he will provide strategic direction to the Council, advocating for greater housing choice and affordability across the region.
The new Director of Housing Next is expected to be a strong partner with the regional chambers of commerce, non-profits, local municipalities and the development community to identify opportunities to increase the supply of housing at all price points and execute high quality projects.
Kilpatrick has an extensive background in community planning, development finance, and public engagement. He previously worked for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and is a certified planner and economic development finance professional. In this position, he will focus on both workforce housing solutions and market-driven solutions to make workforce housing affordable for all in the greater Ottawa County region.
The Leadership Council of Housing Next includes the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, West Coast Chamber, Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg, Greater Ottawa County United Way, Ottawa County, Lakeshore Advantage, and Community SPOKE.