About THE COALITION
Housing Lake isn't another talking group—it's a six-month intensive designed to produce implementable solutions. We're assembling Lake County's most influential leaders from business, government, development, and community advocacy to tackle housing from every angle.
Through expertly facilitated workshops, data-driven analysis, and presentations by leading housing experts, we'll forge a shared commitment to action that you can bring back and implement within your organization and community.
Our Process
7 strategic convenings from July 2025 - February 2026, each expertly designed and facilitated to:
Assess current housing realities and future needs across Lake County
Identify barriers to meeting housing needs and opportunities for breakthrough progress
Create an implementation roadmap with clear responsibilities, timelines, and accountability measures
Rally broad community support around a shared vision for housing solutions in Lake County
The format includes both in-person intensive sessions and strategic virtual meetings to maximize participation and respect your time.
PARTICIPATION PLEDGE
Attend
Attend the Housing Task Force Kick-off to establish our coalition's shared priorities and working agreements.
participate
Participate in 5 strategic workshops designed to build from foundational understanding to actionable strategies.
Contribute
Contribute your unique expertise and organizational perspective to create implementable housing strategies.
Join
Join the Lake County Housing Summit to present our collective recommendations and sign a public commitment to action.
Champion
Champion housing solutions as Lake County leads the way toward regional progress.
WHY YOUR SUSTAINED COMMITMENT MATTERS
Trust Building Requires Consistency: Housing challenges cross every sector and community. Real solutions emerge when participants build genuine working relationships over time, not in one-off meetings.
Expertise Compounds: Each session builds on the previous one. Your consistent participation ensures you can meaningfully contribute to increasingly sophisticated discussions and solutions.
Implementation Demands Champions: The strategies we develop together will only succeed if committed leaders like you take ownership and drive progress within your sphere of influence.
Accountability Creates Results: When influential leaders make public commitments to their peers, implementation becomes more than good intentions—it becomes a shared responsibility.
WHAT YOU CAN
EXPECT FROM US
Respect for your time through efficient, well-designed meetings with clear agendas and outcomes
High-quality facilitation that ensures all voices are heard and progress is made
Professional materials and resources to support your ongoing advocacy efforts
Transparent communication about process, expectations, and results
join the coalition
Membership in Housing Lake is currently invite-only and brings together participants from everywhere across Lake County.
To register for an upcoming meeting, sign in at the link below.
FAQS
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Housing Lake is an initiative designed to bring key stakeholders together to create a vision and actionable strategies for increased attainable housing production throughout Lake County.
Housing Lake is managed by Lake County in partnership with a project team of consultants and housing experts.
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In-Person Meetings for Housing Lake will be held at The Barn at Timber Pointe (27901 N Gilmer Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060)
Virtual Workshops will be held via Zoom. A private link will be sent out prior to each event.
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We’ve identified at least one to two people from each company or organization that we’d like to hear from. If you’re on the invite list, we want you there.
No more than two individuals from every company, organization, or municipality should be in attendance.
However, if you’re unable to attend a meeting or join Housing Lake Coalition, please contact us.
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Financial Support Available
We understand that participating in this task force may create financial challenges for some members. Limited stipends are available to help cover essential costs such as:
Transportation to in-person meetings
Childcare during scheduled meeting times
Lost wages if your employer doesn't provide paid time for participation
If you're experiencing financial hardship that would make it difficult to participate fully, you may request assistance by emailing communications@housinglakeco.com.
Please briefly describe your specific financial need and how a stipend would help ensure your participation.
Requests will be reviewed confidentially, and stipends will be awarded based on available funds and demonstrated need.
Upcoming Meetings
and Workshops
Your Participation Matters: Through engaging workshops, activities, and presentations by the nation's leading voices on housing, we'll create a shared commitment to action that you can bring back and implement with your community. Together, we're not just talking about change—we're making it happen.
