SLR at SNEAPA 2026
Join SLR at SNEAPA 2026 | Mashantucket, CT
Join SLR at the 2026 SNEAPA Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino, as our experts lead thought-provoking conversations on community planning and housing growth.
SLR planners Taylor Rodriguez and John Hersey will lead a panel on how Connecticut municipalities are preparing for housing growth through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and adaptation to new state legislation.
Meet our experts
Stop by our booth and meet members of SLR’s Community and Mobility Planning team:
- Taylor Rodriguez, AICP - Associate Planner
- John Hersey, AICP, LEED AP - Principal Active Transportation Lead
- Julia Fiore, AICP - Senior Economist/Planner
- Carly Keough, AICP - Senior Community Planner
- Chanel Lobdell, AICP - Associate Planner
- Elizabeth McCarthy - Project Climate Resilience Consultant
Our Session
Planning for Housing Opportunities: How Municipalities Are Preparing for Housing Growth Plans
October 9, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Carson Room
Speakers: Taylor Rodriguez, John Hersey, Hannah Cedermark, Taylor Lussier, Helen Zancavage
The November 2025 passage of Public Act 25-1, An Act Concerning Housing Growth, introduced a new framework for housing planning to better address diversity, affordability, and accessibility within the State of Connecticut - replacing the requirement for an Affordable Housing Plan, with a Housing Growth Plan. This session will examine how the Town of Stonington, who was in the midst of updating their Affordable Housing Plan at the time, shifted towards preparing for a Municipal Housing Growth Plan, despite competing timelines between state, regional, and local analyses. Panelists will discuss their experiences interpreting legislation, gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data, and strategizing for housing growth in ways that balance community needs, local and regional planning goals, and evolving state policy.
Let’s talk housing growth
Whether you're navigating new housing growth requirements, updating local plans, or exploring strategies to support sustainable community development, SLR is here to help. Connect with our team at SNEAPA to discuss how thoughtful planning and data-driven solutions can help communities prepare for future growth while meeting local needs and policy objectives.
