Let's Build it: Incentives for Middle Housing Construction
September 29, 2021
HBA, Metro and the Build Small Coalition partnered together for yet another successful middle housing focused webinar this year, where attendees had the opportunity to learn about various incentives and tools available for building and encouraging middle housing development at a variety of price points. Following opening remarks by Tigard Mayor Jason Snider, industry and policy experts covered Senate Bill 458 (Expedited Land Division), Condominium Mapping Options, Construction Financial Products, and System Development Charge Deferral and Tax Abatement Incentives, followed by a robust Q+A panel moderated by Wilsonville Planning Director Miranda Bateschell.
Presentation slides:
Metro and Beyond Middle Housing Legislation Overview - Roseann Johnson, HBA of Metro Portland
Middle Housing Case Study: Land Division - Jesse Russell, Hiatus Homes
Condominium Options - Karna Gustafson, Vial Fotheringham
Middle Housing Case Study: Condominium Six-Plex - Richard Kassebaum, Bluestone Homes
Financing Strategies for Middle Housing - Susan Brown, CoreSGB
Middle Housing Affordability Considerations + Statewide Context - Sean Edging, Department of Land Conservation and Development
Presentation slides:
Metro and Beyond Middle Housing Legislation Overview - Roseann Johnson, HBA of Metro Portland
Middle Housing Case Study: Land Division - Jesse Russell, Hiatus Homes
Condominium Options - Karna Gustafson, Vial Fotheringham
Middle Housing Case Study: Condominium Six-Plex - Richard Kassebaum, Bluestone Homes
Financing Strategies for Middle Housing - Susan Brown, CoreSGB
Middle Housing Affordability Considerations + Statewide Context - Sean Edging, Department of Land Conservation and Development
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Our Future Workforce: New Opportunities within Area High School Programs
March 11, 2021
This Connect + Build webinar presented by NW Natural provides a brief overview of HBA’s work to identify and support key construction CTE programs in our region at the secondary and post-secondary education levels. Dave Ketah (Benson Polytechnic High School), John Stearns (Amity High School), and Jon Dickover (Sherwood High School), directors of their respective high school CTE programs shared the current status and growth opportunities for their schools and students, as well as information on ways you can connect with their programs.
There is an important need for companies and construction industry professionals to step alongside these programs, with multiple ways to engage and ultimately help with workforce issues. Whether you are dealing with workforce issues directly, are feeling the impacts of it because of your client or vendor base, or have an interest in because of the long term need for our industry, this webinar provides valuable information.
There is an important need for companies and construction industry professionals to step alongside these programs, with multiple ways to engage and ultimately help with workforce issues. Whether you are dealing with workforce issues directly, are feeling the impacts of it because of your client or vendor base, or have an interest in because of the long term need for our industry, this webinar provides valuable information.
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Virtual All Member Meeting featuring a regional mayoral update
March 4, 2021
HBA hosted the Mayors of Gresham, Hillsboro, Newberg and Wilsonville at its annual spring all-member meeting presented by HomeStreet Bank. The mayors shared insights into their jurisdictions’ work on housing and industry-related issues, including housing production in their communities.
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New ROUND OF PPP FUNDING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
jANUARY 20, 2021
With nearly $300 billion in additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding recently made available by Congress, you may be eligible for a second round of PPP funds. Marty Golden, Portland District Director of the US Small Business Administration and Rob Campbell, Director of the Clackamas Small Business Development Center joined HBA for a webinar to address the process, requirements and member's questions for securing additional PPP funds.
For additional resources and to help navigate applying for a PPP loan or forgiveness, visit www.oregonsbdc.org and register for no cost business advising.
For additional resources and to help navigate applying for a PPP loan or forgiveness, visit www.oregonsbdc.org and register for no cost business advising.
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The Color of LAw: A FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF HOW OUR GOVERNMENT SEGREGATED AMERICA
October 20, 2020
As part of the Portland Housing Month webinar series, author Richard Rothstein discusses his book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. This webinar is presented by NW Natural, in partnership with 1000 Friends of Oregon, Latino Network, and The Oregonian.
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How new construction creates housing affordability
October 7, 2020
As part of the Portland Housing Month webinar series, author Randy Shaw discusses his book Generation Priced Out: Who Gets to Live in the New Urban America and how new construction creates housing affordability. This webinar is presented by NW Natural, in partnership with 1000 Friends of Oregon and Pamplin Media Group.
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washington county commission district 1 candidate forum
august 20, 2020
HBA and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum with Nafisa Fai and Jeffrey Hindley, both running in District 1 for the Washington County Commission. Through moderated discussions and Q+A, each candidate gave an update on their respective campaigns and addressed their vision and priorities for the county, if elected. This webinar is part of HBA's Connect + Build Webinar Series presented by NW Natural.
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Mid-Year Housing Forecast
July 29, 2020
In light of market uncertainties, interruptions to builders’ supply lines and changing governmental regulation, Josh Lehner, economist with Oregon's Department of Economic Analysis, delivered his insight, facts, figures and projections for what the housing industry might hold in the second half of 2020 given the impacts of COVID-19. This webinar is part of HBA's Connect + Build Webinar Series presented by NW Natural.
Click here to view the slides from the forecast.
Click here to view the slides from the forecast.
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Modern Middle Housing Virtual Tour
July 16, 2020
HBA, Metro and the Build Small Coalition presented the Modern Middle Housing Virtual Tour to explore the state of middle housing and six exiting projects in the Portland area that are shifting the way we think about housing. Blue Sky Property Northwest, Green Hammer, Marnella Homes, Portland Houseworks, Roost Homes, and SQFT Studios highlighted key features of their projects and the opportunities and challenges associated with developing middle housing.
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