Housing & Community Development Consultants
Chrysalis Research & Consulting is a certified Minority- and Women-Owned firm specializing in HUD-compliant planning: Consolidated Plans, Analyses of Impediments, housing needs assessments, and the community engagement that grounds them in fact.
01 — Background
Founded to address affordable housing, fair housing, and community development as one interconnected problem — not three separate ones.
Chrysalis Research & Consulting, LLC is a HUD-specialized consulting firm providing data-driven planning, research, and technical assistance to local governments nationwide. The firm's core services include Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, housing market assessments, fair housing and Analysis of Impediments (AI) studies, demographic and economic forecasting, GIS-based spatial analysis, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
The firm integrates expertise in urban planning, public administration, finance, and community development, with particular attention to historically underrepresented and Spanish-speaking residents. That experience translates complex demographic, housing, and economic data into clear policy recommendations aligned with local priorities, funding requirements, and long-term sustainability goals.
Chrysalis emphasizes practical, implementation-ready strategies supported by rigorous analysis and broad community participation — resulting in reader-friendly documents built for both HUD reviewers and the residents they serve.
02 — Specialized Knowledge
Deep knowledge of 24 CFR Part 91, HUD's eCon Planning Suite, IDIS, and the practical realities of running a planning process on a public timeline.
Quantifying housing, homelessness, and service needs by income, tenure, household type, and geography — with particular attention to disproportionately affected populations.
Supply, demand, affordability, vacancy, and condition, mapped against lending and investment patterns to surface where the market is and isn't working.
Protected-class analysis, regulatory and resource review, and impediment identification, paired with concrete, fundable recommendations.
Five-year strategic plans and one-year action plans that turn analysis and public input into measurable goals and funded activities.
Ward-level meetings, stakeholder focus groups, bilingual surveys, and public hearings — documented and woven directly into the plan.
Data entry, cross-checking, and post-submission technical assistance through formal HUD acceptance.
03 — Track Record
A sample of recent Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and AI engagements across the country.
| Jurisdiction | Scope | Public Outreach | Status / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement 012021–2025 | Consolidated & Action Plan with integrated AI: needs assessment, market analysis, five-year strategy. | 2 community meetings, 6 focus groups, EN/ES surveys — ~268 participants. | Affordable housing incentive program prioritized; regional civil rights body initiated. |
| Engagement 022020–2024 | Consolidated & Action Plan with integrated AI, same core scope. | 3 community meetings, 5 focus groups, EN/ES surveys — ~435 participants. | Continued housing initiatives; infrastructure investment in lower-income areas. |
| Engagement 032023–2024 | HOME-ARP Allocation Plan: supply & regulatory barrier analysis, funding plan via gap analysis. | 1 community meeting, 2 focus groups, EN/ES surveys — ~125 participants. | Housing services prioritized for eligible groups; HOME-ARP completed. |
| Engagement 042025–2029 | 5-Year Consolidated & Action Plan under CDBG entitlement. | Public engagement meetings with accommodations for disabled & hearing-impaired participants. | Active — in public engagement phase. |
| Engagement 052025–2029 | Consolidated & Action Plan: cost burden, homelessness, accessibility; 5-year CDBG/HOME strategy. | 30-day draft review, bilingual outreach, copies at City Hall, library, housing authority. | In draft/comment stage, awaiting adoption. |
| Engagement 062025–2029 | 5-Year Consolidated & Action Plan aligning CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. | Public hearings with City Council; website, government office, and local media outreach. | In public review; final adoption pending. |
04 — Personnel
A multidisciplinary team spanning policy research, municipal administration, fiscal analysis, and community outreach.
15+ years in public administration and housing and community development, having managed projects from $500,000 to more than $100 million. Expertise in zoning and land-use analysis, sustainable development, infrastructure planning, and public-private partnerships.
15+ years across banking, finance, and real estate. Specializes in fiscal policy, procurement, and cost-efficiency planning, aligning housing and community development recommendations with municipal fiscal capacity and market conditions.
05 — Client Roster
Engagements span counties, cities, and towns across eleven states.
21 jurisdictions across Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Missouri, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Arizona, and California — spanning counties, cities, and towns of varying size and geography.
15 jurisdictions across Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas, California, Virginia, and Florida — from small towns to large counties and entitlement cities.
“Very professional and educated on the subject matter. They worked quickly with the tight schedule we required and delivered a quality plan within the proposed budget.”— Municipal client reference, upon request