Join the Affordable Housing Plan Update Community Engagement Events on April 9 and April 10
The Town of Apex is hosting two days of community engagement events to hear from residents about updates needed to the Affordable Housing Plan. The need for affordable housing options is a growing concern in Apex.
We hope you can join us on April 9 and April 10 to provide your input to shape the Apex Affordable Housing Plan Update.
Event Dates: April 9-10, 2025
Day 1: Resident Roundtables – Let Your Voice Be Heard
On April 9, community members are invited to participate in two roundtable sessions to discuss housing priorities and provide feedback on the future of housing in Apex. These sessions will be held in Apex and require sign-up to attend (each session can accommodate up to 30 attendees).
Session Times:
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Throughout these sessions, attendees will engage in a variety of activities designed to spark discussion and provide meaningful insights into local housing needs. Highlights include:
Icebreaker: Vote with Your Paddle
A fun, interactive way for participants to express their thoughts and start conversations on key housing issues.
Density Game
Participants will have the opportunity to explore different housing types, groupings, and affordability trade-offs by arranging blocks (meant to represent housing options) on a map. This hands-on exercise will help attendees visualize how various housing options could be integrated into the community.
Memories of Apex
Residents will record their personal memories of Apex and share what they value most about the town’s housing and community dynamics. These memories will help guide the planning process and ensure that future development aligns with what makes Apex unique.
Day 2: Apex Housing Academy & Aspirations Workshop – Dive Deeper
On April 10, attendees can attend an exciting, interactive workshop to dive deeper into the challenges of developing more affordable housing options. This drop-in session will be held in Apex from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm, and allows participants to explore educational stations, engage in fun exercises, and have their say on the future of housing in Apex.
Affordable Housing Academy
The Affordable Housing Academy is a self-paced, educational experience where participants work through stations that will help build a comprehensive understanding of housing affordability in Apex:
Station 1: What is Affordable Housing in General?
Station 2: What is Affordable Housing in Apex?
Station 3: What Are the Current Affordable Housing Challenges in Apex?
Station 4: What Are Other Communities Doing to Address Housing Affordability?
Once participants have worked through the academy, they will move on to the Apex Aspirations workshop.
Apex Aspirations Workshop
This interactive section is designed to gather feedback on community housing goals and aspirations. Attendees will engage in several activities aimed at prioritizing housing types and strategies:
This or That
Participants will vote on the types of housing they want to see more of in Apex.
Trade-Off Boards
Attendees will explore different sets of housing options, weighing potential advantages and challenges to better understand the trade-offs involved.
Goal Cards & Prioritization
The community will help define housing goals and rank potential housing strategies, helping to shape the direction of the Affordable Housing Plan update.
Photo Finish
To wrap up the evening, attendees will have the chance to share – in a photobooth – a fact or idea about affordable housing that surprised them most.
Why Should You Participate?
This event offers an opportunity for community members to shape the future of our community. By attending, you’ll not only gain valuable insight into affordable housing but also have a direct impact on the policies that will guide housing development in Apex for years to come. Whether you’re concerned about affordability, accessibility, or the overall vision for the town, your voice matters in crafting the updates to the Apex Affordable Housing Plan.
Don’t miss out!
Mark your calendars for April 9 and April 10 to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of housing in Apex. Visit www.apexnc.org/housingplan for more information and to sign up for the resident roundtables.
