Chris Allen, Strong Towns Director of Events and Partnerships, will give a virtual “Escaping the Housing Trap” presentation on April 24, 2025 during the Spring Planning Conference hosted by the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association.

LOCATION: Online Event  |  DATE: April, 24, 2025  |  TIME: 10:30am CST

Join us for a tool-rific time as we fill our Planners' Toolbox together April 24-25, 2025. These are high-quality, CM earning, sessions at the bargain price of just $75 for members, $85 for non-members, and $15 for students. This virtual conference brings together professionals from all backgrounds to explore universal topics shaping the future of urban planning in Illinois.

Strong Towns Director of Events and Partnerships Chris Allen will focus on a specific segment of the housing market: First time homebuyers in Illinois. Mr. Allen will provide an overview of the unique challenges first time homebuyers in Illinois face in 2025 and provide insights and ideas into ways downstate communities can potentially adjust to ease some of the burden on this cohort.