Come play a new game in pilot phase exploring the tradeoffs of housing development! Developed by ULI Boston in partnership with Stantec and Play the City with support from the ULI Terwilliger Center, this experiential learning tool will be deployed in community settings to advance conversations around housing- your experience and feedback will help shape the next phase and the final product.

“Homeward” is an engaging and thought-provoking board game that brings players face-to-face with the challenges of addressing America’s home shortage while building vibrant, sustainable communities. Players form competing teams, each with unique goals and perspectives. Together, they navigate the intricate web of housing production, balancing density, affordability, open space, and environmental impact to create thriving neighborhoods. Through strategic decision-making and collaboration—or conflict—players must weigh trade-offs as they create homes for their city or town. Will your team succeed in crafting a balanced, forward-thinking community, or will competing priorities lead to gridlock? “Homeward” invites you to explore the complex interconnectedness of housing and community building in a dynamic, immersive way.