Starting in June 2023, May 8 has been working with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia as they design and pilot a new program to expand local capacity to implement tactical next steps to increase housing access for low- to moderate-income households.  May 8 facilitated focus groups with stakeholders to explore local housing needs, challenges and opportunities and  gathered regional housing data to support cross sector-dialogues about the affordable housing challenges in a defined region.  May 8 then drafted a summary report highlighting future action areas identified by focus group participants and potential strategies to increase housing access for low- to moderate-income households.