Federal funding cuts are threatening our most vulnerable community members. The story of Smith Tower shows who is feeling the impacts—and how local housing leaders are courageously and creatively persevering.
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Oregon is at risk of losing affordable homes faster than we build them. But housing leaders have a comprehensive plan to protect distressed properties from today’s extraordinary threats.
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HDC’s mission and values are firm. We are communities of all colors, all abilities, gender identities, nationalities, and ages, and we stand together.
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It may seem as if it should be cheaper and easier to develop and operate affordable housing in rural areas compared to urban areas. But it’s not that simple.
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We've worked with many of Oregon's 22 housing authorities in our roles as affordable housing development and asset management consultants. Their creativity, determination, and commitment to their missions is unparalleled.
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Preservation is loss prevention. Reinvesting in existing affordable housing is a cost-efficient, speedy, and humane path to meet housing supply goals, compared to building new.
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It’s up to owners, funders, and policymakers to respond with urgency. Keeping our neighbors in their existing, stable, affordable homes is what’s at stake.
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Oregon’s state housing finance agency is engaged in an effort to improve the way it deploys resources to get more affordable rental housing built. Let’s use this opportunity to create a system that empowers Oregon housing providers to craft projects that meet community needs, knowing they will have workable paths to get them funded.
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Along with presenting fresh data, the landmark California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness shows us what we already knew about homelessness in the U.S.
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At HDC, we’re celebrating legislative wins to date this year and cheering ongoing efforts to get important bills across the finish line.
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When we reach across boundaries, we discover answers to questions we didn’t know to ask.
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Holidays are a time to slow down and connect with family. In this spirit, we’ve reached out to our extended work family to hear their stories.
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For affordable housing practitioners in Oregon, the Housing Oregon Industry Support Conference and Leadership Awards Gala is more than a networking event; it’s our annual fellowship meeting, caucus gathering, and town hall rolled into one.
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Permanent supportive housing, or PSH, is a model that works. So, it’s worth acknowledging that Oregon has strengthened its commitment to PSH, with visible results.
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Let’s start talking about the investments we can make today to build the skilled, diverse, creative, committed workforce we need for tomorrow.
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I am proud and excited to join an organization that is such an important part of our state’s affordable housing network—and that is putting housing equity at the center of its mission.
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In a historically strong funding environment, Oregon’s housing providers are taking bold action to expand housing access—and to grow as housing developers and owners. HDC is proud to support our partners to do both.
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Five incredible housing organizations. Five greenlighted development projects that will expand opportunities for communities impacted by housing insecurity in Oregon. Our clients’ recent funding wins are giving us reasons to cheer. (And to hire!)
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