Initiatives

Housing

Strengthening Regional Housing

The RISE Housing Working Group is a collaborative effort that brings together housing professionals, experts and advocates from across the RISE region. Participants include builders, developers, bankers, insurance agents, local government planners, elected officials, economic developers, and representatives from non-profit organizations and the private sector. The group’s shared goal is to explore and advance strategies that increase the availability of attainable workforce housing throughout the RISE region.

In December 2024, RISE hosted Building the Future: An Interactive Discussion on Attainable Housing on how regional partners can work together.

Coastal Housing Needs Assessment + Planning Services

In 2024, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Chatham County, Effingham County and the City of Savannah commissioned the Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research to conduct a Coastal Housing Needs Assessment + Planning Services.

Housing Study

In 2024, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Chatham County, City of Savannah and Effingham County commissioned the Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research to conduct a Coastal Housing Needs Assessment + Planning Services.

2026 Initiatives

  • Develop a resource toolkit for homebuyers and renters.

Want to get involved?

If you would like to get involved in the housing initiative, please contact:

Justin Farquhar
Vice President
jfraquhar@risesavannah.com
912.447.9714