“You have to celebrate these victories,” said J.P. Rossi, coordinator of The Social at Open Doors. “It is monumental when you get your first lease, when you get your apartment and you’re able to really control your life.

The results of Norwalk’s Affordable Housing Needs Assessments reveal gaps in the city’s housing supply.

In all, 10 percent of Norwalk’s housing stock is affordable, well above several neighboring towns. However, the city could still be doing more.