Oregon’s economy is both booming and struggling, and the pressure is on for housing markets across the state. The problem shows up as a lack of housing stock, high rents, unaffordable homeownership, sub-standard housing quality. People with low incomes, people experiencing a disability, and especially people of color experience the greatest barriers to housing opportunity. Hear what the data says about growing wealth disparity and housing opportunity gaps, and add your voice to this discussion about what housing needs are in your community. How does data drive policy change and greater inclusion?
Megan Bolton, Research Analyst, Oregon Housing and Community Services
Katie Sawicki, Policy Director, Urban League of Portland
Stephanie Jennings, Grants Manager, Community Development, City of Eugene
The document discusses the large and growing racial wealth divide in the United States. It notes that it would take Latino families 84 years and Black families 228 years to amass the same amount of wealth as White families today. Current federal policies benefit wealthy households more than middle- and low-income households of color. The document proposes conducting audits of federal and state policies, fixing upside-down tax incentives, addressing concentrated wealth, and investing in programs and nonprofits that can help close the racial wealth divide.
Lori Coyner (State Medicaid Director, Oregon Health Authority), Rachel Port (Public Policy Director, Central City Concern), Leslie Neugebauer (Director of Central Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, PacificSource), Pam Hester (Health and Housing Manager, CareOregon), and Josh Balloch (VP of Government Affairs and Health Policy, AllCare) present on Health as Housing at Neighborhood Partnerships' 2016 RE:Conference
Poverty is defined as a lack of basic human needs like food, shelter and clothing. It can be measured through relative poverty, which is a lack of resources compared to a society, and absolute poverty, which is a basic lack of resources. India's poverty rate has declined from 45% in the 1990s to 22% in 2011, with large differences between states. Poverty is caused by issues like overpopulation, unemployment, underdevelopment and low economic growth. The government has implemented various programs aimed at poverty alleviation and increasing employment opportunities in rural areas.
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It begins with definitions of poverty and provides an overview of Bangladesh's economy, noting growth but also political instability and inefficiency. It describes the predominantly rural population, with many rural poor living in remote areas lacking services and infrastructure. Causes of rural poverty include flooding, while urban poverty is caused by lack of employment and degraded living conditions. The document outlines steps for poverty alleviation, including improving economic trends, reducing regional variations in poverty rates, and increasing literacy.
Poverty is a major issue in Bangladesh due to its large population and limited economic resources. Some key causes of poverty include rapid population growth, unequal land distribution, low wages, natural disasters, and lack of education. Poverty leads to issues like malnutrition, disease, lower quality of life, and increased crime. Reducing poverty will require efforts like improving education, empowering women, reducing unemployment and corruption, and ensuring local government participation in evaluation and alleviation programs.
Oregon’s economy is both booming and struggling, and the pressure is on for housing markets across the state. The problem shows up as a lack of housing stock, high rents, unaffordable homeownership, sub-standard housing quality. People with low incomes, people experiencing a disability, and especially people of color experience the greatest barriers to housing opportunity. Hear what the data says about growing wealth disparity and housing opportunity gaps, and add your voice to this discussion about what housing needs are in your community. How does data drive policy change and greater inclusion?
Megan Bolton, Research Analyst, Oregon Housing and Community Services
Katie Sawicki, Policy Director, Urban League of Portland
Stephanie Jennings, Grants Manager, Community Development, City of Eugene
The document discusses the large and growing racial wealth divide in the United States. It notes that it would take Latino families 84 years and Black families 228 years to amass the same amount of wealth as White families today. Current federal policies benefit wealthy households more than middle- and low-income households of color. The document proposes conducting audits of federal and state policies, fixing upside-down tax incentives, addressing concentrated wealth, and investing in programs and nonprofits that can help close the racial wealth divide.
Lori Coyner (State Medicaid Director, Oregon Health Authority), Rachel Port (Public Policy Director, Central City Concern), Leslie Neugebauer (Director of Central Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, PacificSource), Pam Hester (Health and Housing Manager, CareOregon), and Josh Balloch (VP of Government Affairs and Health Policy, AllCare) present on Health as Housing at Neighborhood Partnerships' 2016 RE:Conference
Poverty is defined as a lack of basic human needs like food, shelter and clothing. It can be measured through relative poverty, which is a lack of resources compared to a society, and absolute poverty, which is a basic lack of resources. India's poverty rate has declined from 45% in the 1990s to 22% in 2011, with large differences between states. Poverty is caused by issues like overpopulation, unemployment, underdevelopment and low economic growth. The government has implemented various programs aimed at poverty alleviation and increasing employment opportunities in rural areas.
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It begins with definitions of poverty and provides an overview of Bangladesh's economy, noting growth but also political instability and inefficiency. It describes the predominantly rural population, with many rural poor living in remote areas lacking services and infrastructure. Causes of rural poverty include flooding, while urban poverty is caused by lack of employment and degraded living conditions. The document outlines steps for poverty alleviation, including improving economic trends, reducing regional variations in poverty rates, and increasing literacy.
Poverty is a major issue in Bangladesh due to its large population and limited economic resources. Some key causes of poverty include rapid population growth, unequal land distribution, low wages, natural disasters, and lack of education. Poverty leads to issues like malnutrition, disease, lower quality of life, and increased crime. Reducing poverty will require efforts like improving education, empowering women, reducing unemployment and corruption, and ensuring local government participation in evaluation and alleviation programs.
Economic Overview of Pulaski County, ArkansasArkworktogether
The document analyzes economic and demographic characteristics of Pulaski County, Arkansas. It finds that Pulaski County experienced 2.2% population growth from 2010 to 2013, ranking it 8th out of Arkansas counties. While Pulaski County recovered faster than the rest of the state from the recession, its per capita income, median household income, and rates of poverty are lower than the national averages, with people of color faring worse than whites on these economic measures.
Extreme poverty remains a challenge in Bangladesh despite reductions in overall poverty. The extreme poor have eroded assets, malnutrition, health issues, and exclusion from services. Standard poverty reduction strategies do not work for them due to assumptions about capacity and opportunities that do not apply. A new approach is needed that combines subsistence support, safety nets, health care, education to break intergenerational poverty cycles. Social protection including unconditional transfers is imperative for the most vulnerable. A pro-poor political settlement is needed to fund prevention, protection and promotion through expanded taxation.
This presentation discusses the incidence of poverty in Bangladesh. It notes that while the poverty rate has dropped significantly from 44.2% in 1991 to 12.9% in 2016, rural poverty remains a major issue due to factors such as high population growth, low economic growth, and low productivity. Urban poverty is also a problem and is driven by limited job opportunities, income inequality, and lack of access to services in urban slums. The presentation examines both rural and urban poverty in Bangladesh and discusses some ways to reduce poverty rates through efforts like ensuring education, employment, reducing corruption, and empowering women.
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
The document summarizes key points from a meeting of Advocates for Ohio's Future regarding the state budget. Key policy priorities discussed include preserving Medicaid eligibility and services, adequately funding programs for the elderly, food access, behavioral health, and early childhood education. Concerns were raised that the budget cuts funding for important social services and does not direct new revenue towards health and human services. Advocates were urged to contact state legislators and express that any new revenue should support programs for health, nutrition, and vulnerable groups.
Have you heard about the fiscal cliff?
After the November election, Congress will make decisions about the Bush tax cuts, sequestration, and a number of other federal budget related issues. Join the webinar to learn how it could impact health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
Education in the American South: Historical Context, Current State, and Futur...Jeremy Knight
The deck provides a detailed analysis of academic outcomes in Southern states, placing them in historical, economic, and political context. It also traces the development of public schools in the South and shows that the modern education reform movement has its roots in the South, where strategies like accountability, charter schools, private school choice, and school governance reform were first piloted.
This document discusses various methods used to measure poverty, including absolute and relative poverty. It defines absolute poverty as the minimal requirements for food, clothing, shelter, etc., while relative poverty compares standard of living to the average in a society. Absolute measures discussed include poverty lines for food and non-food costs, as well as the national poverty line. The document also examines the human poverty index and criticisms of poverty lines. Relative poverty is measured using Lorenz curves and the Gini coefficient, which indicate inequality in household income distribution. Other indexes used by the World Bank to measure poverty are also listed.
Poverty reduction trends and strategies in bangladeshMd. Abdul Awal.
This presentation discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It begins with defining poverty and outlining different approaches to measuring poverty, including headcount ratio, direct calorie intake, and cost of basic needs methods. It then reviews the historical background of poverty in Bangladesh and trends showing a decline in poverty rates from 48.9% in 2000 to 31.5% in 2010. Causes of poverty include slow economic growth, income inequality, lack of assets and employment. Strategies to reduce poverty focus on promoting growth, social safety nets, microfinance, and addressing climate change impacts.
Government acts to reduce poverty in indiaAnkit Bhandari
The document discusses government policies and acts in India aimed at reducing poverty, including the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana rural development program, the National Family Benefit Scheme providing funds to families that lose their primary breadwinner, the Annapurna scheme providing free food grains to senior citizens, and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act guaranteeing 100 days of paid work in rural areas. It notes that while the poverty rate has decreased from 64% to 30% since the 1960s, the total population below the poverty line has not decreased as the overall population has increased rapidly. It also examines causes of poverty like rising population, low agricultural productivity, and unemployment.
The document summarizes the state of the Appalachian economy. It finds that while some counties are experiencing population and income growth, many Appalachian counties remain poorer than the national average with lower incomes, higher poverty, and greater unemployment. It also discusses trends showing more males not working and differences between urban, rural, and very rural counties. The document proposes six strategies to improve the Appalachian economy: 1) investing in communities rather than just spending, 2) using economic development tools beyond industrial attraction, 3) improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, 4) making healthcare a priority, 5) adopting regional approaches, and 6) creating a framework for sustainable development focused on civic engagement, innovation, and inclusion
Advocates for Ohio's Future works to maintain public services like health care, human services, and early childhood education through the state budget. It supports a budget solution that protects vulnerable groups. The last state budget cut $196 million from mental health and addiction services and $25 million from services for people with developmental disabilities. The next budget faces a $6-8 billion shortfall and may require 20% across-the-board cuts, eliminating some programs and limiting others. Advocates for Ohio's Future aims to elevate the importance of these services and highlight efficiencies to do more with less funding.
This document summarizes preliminary research on the economic costs of homophobia in India. Key points include that discrimination against LGBT individuals is widespread and linked to higher rates of poverty, violence, depression, suicide and HIV/AIDS. The research estimates the direct health costs of LGBT discrimination in India range from $712 million to $23.1 billion annually, while total costs including lost productivity range from $1.9 billion to $30.8 billion, or 0.1-1.7% of India's GDP. More data and research is still needed to fully understand and address the economic exclusion of LGBT individuals.
The document summarizes the Debt Ceiling Deal passed by Congress and its potential impacts. It establishes a bipartisan committee to cut $1.2-1.5 trillion in spending over 10 years, with automatic cuts taking effect in 2013 if no deal is reached. Many programs are exempt from these cuts, but discretionary programs and entitlement reforms are on the table. The deal could reduce funding for services like nutrition assistance and Medicaid, threatening vulnerable populations. Advocates encourage engaging with members of Congress to prioritize critical social programs in further deficit reduction efforts.
This document summarizes an agenda and call for Advocates for Ohio's Future regarding the state budget. Representatives from various advocacy organizations discuss funding needs and cuts to programs supporting mental health, child welfare, aging services, food assistance, and more. They request restoring proposed budget cuts and investing additional funds in these areas using any new revenue. Attendees are encouraged to contact their state senator to advocate for prioritizing health and human services programs.
Poverty has been assigned as the number one problem for development of Bangladesh.
Though the country is making significant progress in the socio-economic field, poverty reduction is rather slow. This is mainly because of its high population size of 130 million (population census-2001) in an area of 1,41,000 sq. km. with a population density 840 per sq. km.
Every year, about 2 million population are adding to its population size. Country’s resources are struggling to support such increasing population.
Poverty Problem of Bangladesh & It’s Solution.nanayem
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It defines poverty and notes that Bangladesh has a high poverty rate due to its large population and small economy. The main causes of poverty in Bangladesh are overpopulation, illiteracy, lack of education, unemployment, natural disasters, and traditional agriculture. Effects of poverty include malnutrition, hunger, low literacy rates, homelessness, and increased disease. The document proposes ways to reduce poverty such as increasing education, employment, healthcare, and government participation in poverty evaluation and eradication.
Economics: Poverty, Inequality & Development Lilliene Alleje
The document discusses various methods for measuring poverty and inequality, including Lorenz curves, Gini coefficients, and the Multidimensional Poverty Index. It also examines the relationship between economic growth, inequality, and poverty reduction. Key growth typologies include traditional sector enrichment, modern sector enrichment, and modern sector enlargement. While growth may initially worsen inequality according to Kuznet's hypothesis, policies like progressive taxation, asset redistribution, and direct transfers can help address poverty and inequality.
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It defines poverty as having little wealth or material possessions. It outlines the dimensions of poverty, including income poverty, human poverty, and multidimensional poverty involving deprivation of essential capabilities. It then examines the concept and history of defining poverty on a global scale. The document provides statistics on Bangladesh's declining but still high poverty rates over time. It identifies poverty as an impediment to Bangladesh's development, relating it to issues like child malnutrition, lack of services in remote areas, and inadequate healthcare. Finally, it outlines Bangladesh's poverty reduction strategy of lowering poverty rates through sustainable social safety nets and achieving UN Millennium Development Goals.
The document discusses the future of Franklin County Public Health in Ohio. It outlines the value of public health in preventing disease and promoting community health. Trends driving change include national public health issues requiring specialized responses and reports recommending regionalization and consolidation. The meeting goals were to discuss the value of public health, financial challenges, and a vision for the future with community input. Next steps include an electronic survey and planning session to secure more resources to accomplish the public health mission.
Dr. Crystal Hall, The Evans School of Social Policy, University of Washington...NeighborhoodPartnerships
This document discusses how behavioral science can provide insights into human decision-making, especially in contexts of scarcity and poverty. It notes that while individuals may make seemingly irrational decisions, their behavior is often predictable. When facing scarcity of resources like time or money, people tend to focus on short-term planning and trade-offs. This has implications for policymaking. The Social and Behavioral Sciences Team applies findings from behavioral sciences to improve federal policies and programs by focusing on access, choices, and incentives. Randomized trials are used to test interventions and measure their impact on outcomes.
Economic Overview of Pulaski County, ArkansasArkworktogether
The document analyzes economic and demographic characteristics of Pulaski County, Arkansas. It finds that Pulaski County experienced 2.2% population growth from 2010 to 2013, ranking it 8th out of Arkansas counties. While Pulaski County recovered faster than the rest of the state from the recession, its per capita income, median household income, and rates of poverty are lower than the national averages, with people of color faring worse than whites on these economic measures.
Extreme poverty remains a challenge in Bangladesh despite reductions in overall poverty. The extreme poor have eroded assets, malnutrition, health issues, and exclusion from services. Standard poverty reduction strategies do not work for them due to assumptions about capacity and opportunities that do not apply. A new approach is needed that combines subsistence support, safety nets, health care, education to break intergenerational poverty cycles. Social protection including unconditional transfers is imperative for the most vulnerable. A pro-poor political settlement is needed to fund prevention, protection and promotion through expanded taxation.
This presentation discusses the incidence of poverty in Bangladesh. It notes that while the poverty rate has dropped significantly from 44.2% in 1991 to 12.9% in 2016, rural poverty remains a major issue due to factors such as high population growth, low economic growth, and low productivity. Urban poverty is also a problem and is driven by limited job opportunities, income inequality, and lack of access to services in urban slums. The presentation examines both rural and urban poverty in Bangladesh and discusses some ways to reduce poverty rates through efforts like ensuring education, employment, reducing corruption, and empowering women.
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
The document summarizes key points from a meeting of Advocates for Ohio's Future regarding the state budget. Key policy priorities discussed include preserving Medicaid eligibility and services, adequately funding programs for the elderly, food access, behavioral health, and early childhood education. Concerns were raised that the budget cuts funding for important social services and does not direct new revenue towards health and human services. Advocates were urged to contact state legislators and express that any new revenue should support programs for health, nutrition, and vulnerable groups.
Have you heard about the fiscal cliff?
After the November election, Congress will make decisions about the Bush tax cuts, sequestration, and a number of other federal budget related issues. Join the webinar to learn how it could impact health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
Education in the American South: Historical Context, Current State, and Futur...Jeremy Knight
The deck provides a detailed analysis of academic outcomes in Southern states, placing them in historical, economic, and political context. It also traces the development of public schools in the South and shows that the modern education reform movement has its roots in the South, where strategies like accountability, charter schools, private school choice, and school governance reform were first piloted.
This document discusses various methods used to measure poverty, including absolute and relative poverty. It defines absolute poverty as the minimal requirements for food, clothing, shelter, etc., while relative poverty compares standard of living to the average in a society. Absolute measures discussed include poverty lines for food and non-food costs, as well as the national poverty line. The document also examines the human poverty index and criticisms of poverty lines. Relative poverty is measured using Lorenz curves and the Gini coefficient, which indicate inequality in household income distribution. Other indexes used by the World Bank to measure poverty are also listed.
Poverty reduction trends and strategies in bangladeshMd. Abdul Awal.
This presentation discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It begins with defining poverty and outlining different approaches to measuring poverty, including headcount ratio, direct calorie intake, and cost of basic needs methods. It then reviews the historical background of poverty in Bangladesh and trends showing a decline in poverty rates from 48.9% in 2000 to 31.5% in 2010. Causes of poverty include slow economic growth, income inequality, lack of assets and employment. Strategies to reduce poverty focus on promoting growth, social safety nets, microfinance, and addressing climate change impacts.
Government acts to reduce poverty in indiaAnkit Bhandari
The document discusses government policies and acts in India aimed at reducing poverty, including the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana rural development program, the National Family Benefit Scheme providing funds to families that lose their primary breadwinner, the Annapurna scheme providing free food grains to senior citizens, and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act guaranteeing 100 days of paid work in rural areas. It notes that while the poverty rate has decreased from 64% to 30% since the 1960s, the total population below the poverty line has not decreased as the overall population has increased rapidly. It also examines causes of poverty like rising population, low agricultural productivity, and unemployment.
The document summarizes the state of the Appalachian economy. It finds that while some counties are experiencing population and income growth, many Appalachian counties remain poorer than the national average with lower incomes, higher poverty, and greater unemployment. It also discusses trends showing more males not working and differences between urban, rural, and very rural counties. The document proposes six strategies to improve the Appalachian economy: 1) investing in communities rather than just spending, 2) using economic development tools beyond industrial attraction, 3) improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, 4) making healthcare a priority, 5) adopting regional approaches, and 6) creating a framework for sustainable development focused on civic engagement, innovation, and inclusion
Advocates for Ohio's Future works to maintain public services like health care, human services, and early childhood education through the state budget. It supports a budget solution that protects vulnerable groups. The last state budget cut $196 million from mental health and addiction services and $25 million from services for people with developmental disabilities. The next budget faces a $6-8 billion shortfall and may require 20% across-the-board cuts, eliminating some programs and limiting others. Advocates for Ohio's Future aims to elevate the importance of these services and highlight efficiencies to do more with less funding.
This document summarizes preliminary research on the economic costs of homophobia in India. Key points include that discrimination against LGBT individuals is widespread and linked to higher rates of poverty, violence, depression, suicide and HIV/AIDS. The research estimates the direct health costs of LGBT discrimination in India range from $712 million to $23.1 billion annually, while total costs including lost productivity range from $1.9 billion to $30.8 billion, or 0.1-1.7% of India's GDP. More data and research is still needed to fully understand and address the economic exclusion of LGBT individuals.
The document summarizes the Debt Ceiling Deal passed by Congress and its potential impacts. It establishes a bipartisan committee to cut $1.2-1.5 trillion in spending over 10 years, with automatic cuts taking effect in 2013 if no deal is reached. Many programs are exempt from these cuts, but discretionary programs and entitlement reforms are on the table. The deal could reduce funding for services like nutrition assistance and Medicaid, threatening vulnerable populations. Advocates encourage engaging with members of Congress to prioritize critical social programs in further deficit reduction efforts.
This document summarizes an agenda and call for Advocates for Ohio's Future regarding the state budget. Representatives from various advocacy organizations discuss funding needs and cuts to programs supporting mental health, child welfare, aging services, food assistance, and more. They request restoring proposed budget cuts and investing additional funds in these areas using any new revenue. Attendees are encouraged to contact their state senator to advocate for prioritizing health and human services programs.
Poverty has been assigned as the number one problem for development of Bangladesh.
Though the country is making significant progress in the socio-economic field, poverty reduction is rather slow. This is mainly because of its high population size of 130 million (population census-2001) in an area of 1,41,000 sq. km. with a population density 840 per sq. km.
Every year, about 2 million population are adding to its population size. Country’s resources are struggling to support such increasing population.
Poverty Problem of Bangladesh & It’s Solution.nanayem
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It defines poverty and notes that Bangladesh has a high poverty rate due to its large population and small economy. The main causes of poverty in Bangladesh are overpopulation, illiteracy, lack of education, unemployment, natural disasters, and traditional agriculture. Effects of poverty include malnutrition, hunger, low literacy rates, homelessness, and increased disease. The document proposes ways to reduce poverty such as increasing education, employment, healthcare, and government participation in poverty evaluation and eradication.
Economics: Poverty, Inequality & Development Lilliene Alleje
The document discusses various methods for measuring poverty and inequality, including Lorenz curves, Gini coefficients, and the Multidimensional Poverty Index. It also examines the relationship between economic growth, inequality, and poverty reduction. Key growth typologies include traditional sector enrichment, modern sector enrichment, and modern sector enlargement. While growth may initially worsen inequality according to Kuznet's hypothesis, policies like progressive taxation, asset redistribution, and direct transfers can help address poverty and inequality.
This document discusses poverty in Bangladesh. It defines poverty as having little wealth or material possessions. It outlines the dimensions of poverty, including income poverty, human poverty, and multidimensional poverty involving deprivation of essential capabilities. It then examines the concept and history of defining poverty on a global scale. The document provides statistics on Bangladesh's declining but still high poverty rates over time. It identifies poverty as an impediment to Bangladesh's development, relating it to issues like child malnutrition, lack of services in remote areas, and inadequate healthcare. Finally, it outlines Bangladesh's poverty reduction strategy of lowering poverty rates through sustainable social safety nets and achieving UN Millennium Development Goals.
The document discusses the future of Franklin County Public Health in Ohio. It outlines the value of public health in preventing disease and promoting community health. Trends driving change include national public health issues requiring specialized responses and reports recommending regionalization and consolidation. The meeting goals were to discuss the value of public health, financial challenges, and a vision for the future with community input. Next steps include an electronic survey and planning session to secure more resources to accomplish the public health mission.
Dr. Crystal Hall, The Evans School of Social Policy, University of Washington...NeighborhoodPartnerships
This document discusses how behavioral science can provide insights into human decision-making, especially in contexts of scarcity and poverty. It notes that while individuals may make seemingly irrational decisions, their behavior is often predictable. When facing scarcity of resources like time or money, people tend to focus on short-term planning and trade-offs. This has implications for policymaking. The Social and Behavioral Sciences Team applies findings from behavioral sciences to improve federal policies and programs by focusing on access, choices, and incentives. Randomized trials are used to test interventions and measure their impact on outcomes.
Cupid Alexander, Housing Program Specialist, Portland Housing Bureau, How We ...NeighborhoodPartnerships
Cupid Alexander, of the Portland Housing Bureau, presents on how local governments can generate housing resources at Neighborhood Partnerships' 2016 RE:Conference
Laura Choi, Senior Research Associate – Community Development, Federal Reserv...NeighborhoodPartnerships
This document discusses strategies for strengthening financial security and well-being in Oregon. It notes that housing stability is important for financial stability and discusses factors like income and expense volatility that contribute to financial insecurity. The four elements of financial well-being are defined as security, control, capacity, and freedom. Partnerships across sectors are proposed to help more people access services that promote financial coaching, tax preparation assistance, education, and health resources. The goal is to expand the reach of programs that support financial well-being through innovative cross-sector collaboration.
The document summarizes Oregon's new retirement savings plan. It notes that most Americans and Oregonians are not saving enough for retirement. The Oregon plan will provide a simple, automatic way for those without access to a workplace plan to save through payroll deductions into a Roth IRA. Employers with no existing plan who have more than 25 employees will be required to offer the plan starting in 2018. The state aims to help more Oregonians save for retirement, which benefits workers, families, communities and taxpayers.
Kevin Jeffries, Consumer Liaison, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business ...NeighborhoodPartnerships
Kevin Jeffies of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services presents on financial fraud and scam prevention at Neighborhood Partnerships' 2016 RE:Conference
The free Your Money Your Goals (YMYG) Toolkit designed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) makes it easy and customizable to set client financial goals, choose financial products and build money management skills for social service providers who aren’t experienced with such things. Neighborhood Partnerships is part of a team charged with getting the toolkit in the hands of more Oregonians.
Asheville Area Regional Housing Needs Assessment - Executive SummaryGordon Smith
The purpose of this report is to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment of the four-county region that includes and surrounds the city of Asheville, North Carolina. The four counties evaluated in this report are Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania. This evaluation takes into account the demographics, economics and housing supply of the region, along with the input of area stakeholders, and estimates the housing gaps and needs of the study area between 2015 and 2020 for the subject region. The research and analysis, which includes a collection of primary data, analysis of secondary data and onsite market research, was conducted between October and December of 2014. This executive summary addresses key highlights from the full Housing Needs Assessment.
City of Asheville Housing Needs AssessmentGordon Smith
The focus of this analysis is to assess the market characteristics of, and to determine the housing needs for the city of Asheville, North Carolina. To accomplish this task, Bowen National Research evaluated various socio-economic characteristics, inventoried and analyzed the housing supply (rental and owner/for-sale product), conducted stakeholder interviews, evaluated special needs populations and provided housing gap estimates to help identify the housing needs of the city.
To provide a base of comparison, various metrics of Asheville were compared with overall four-county region that includes the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania. A detailed comparison of the city of Asheville in relation with four subject counties is provided in the region analysis portion of the Asheville Overall Housing Needs Assessment.
This document summarizes the 2014 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Housing Needs Assessment. It analyzes population demographics, household characteristics, housing stock, housing costs, and affordability over time to determine if there is an affordable housing issue in the borough. The assessment finds that if current trends continue, housing may become unaffordable for median and lower-income households due to rising housing costs and stagnating incomes. It projects future housing needs based on past growth patterns to help identify potential risks to housing affordability. The goal is to determine the extent of any affordable housing issues and inform housing policy in the borough.
Presentation given by Andrew Waugh, Consultant, UK at a FEANTSA seminar on "Homelessness in public and private spaces: Mind the policy gap!
Local strategies to address the different faces of homelessness", hosted by the Committee of the Regions, June 2010
Northampton Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan 11-2010Adam Cohen
This document summarizes the Northampton Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan. It identifies the city's priority housing needs as homelessness prevention, improving the shelter system, and producing and preserving affordable housing. It outlines 3 goals: create new affordable housing, preserve existing affordable housing, and end homelessness. Strategies to achieve these goals include regulatory reforms, funding the affordable housing trust, and supporting rehabilitation and homelessness prevention programs. The plan will be presented for public feedback and approval by city officials.
The document summarizes survey results from residents of Lambeth, London on a variety of topics:
1) Clean streets and affordable housing are top issues residents think need improving to make Lambeth a good place to live. Safety and public transportation are also priorities.
2) Residents generally feel safe but litter is a top problem. Satisfaction with council services is up slightly but many are unaware of budget cuts.
3) Changes in the neighborhood are mixed - some benefit while others find it harder due to increases in housing costs and gentrification. Clean streets and affordable housing remain key issues.
This document provides a summary of 10 scientifically proven ways for advocates to speak differently and get results when promoting social change. It emphasizes leading with values, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and using strategic storytelling techniques like sharing unexpected messengers, highlighting shared community benefits, and crafting landscape stories that portray a positive vision for the future. The goal is to effectively frame issues and policies in a way that moves people to action.
Housing is designed to meet both physical and psychological needs by providing protection from the elements, a place to sleep and prepare food, and a sense of identity, belonging, and creativity. Housing needs are influenced by life stage and factors such as personal/family needs, preferences, and financial resources. Common housing types include single-family homes, tract houses, custom homes, manufactured/modular homes, townhomes, condominiums, apartments, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
Peter brett Associates - Housing needs assessment - aligning jobs and housingPAS_Team
This document provides guidance on properly aligning jobs and housing forecasts in a housing needs assessment. It advises against simply translating job forecasts directly into housing needs, as job forecasts already assume a given population and commuting patterns may adjust over time. Instead, it recommends using consistent population projections underlying both job forecasts and housing need calculations, auditing the credibility of job forecasts, and planning housing to support a reasonable level and distribution of job growth.
This document discusses how housing meets human needs and affects quality of life. It covers Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how different types of housing can fulfill physical, safety, love and esteem needs. Housing choices are influenced by factors like personal priorities, family relationships, costs and life stages. The types of households like nuclear families, single-parent families and extended families are reviewed. Finally, it discusses how housing impacts both personal quality of life and society's quality of life through areas like human ecology.
Long Island's Needs for Multifamily HousingHR&A Advisors
HR&A and the Regional Plan Association's report for the Long Island Index studies the current multifamily housing market, and the needs to accommodate Long Island's future growth and economic prosperity.
This document summarizes a presentation on meeting community housing needs through integrated land use and housing planning. It discusses how land use planners and housing planners have become more specialized over time, leading to a disconnect between their planning processes. There is now a push to better coordinate these areas to address challenges like demographic shifts, climate change, and ensuring access to community assets. The presentation explores bridging this gap by taking a more integrated approach and coordinating long-range planning timelines between different jurisdictions.
- The City of Edmonton continues to grow "up, in, out, and closer" and strives to balance growth across core, mature, established and developing neighbourhoods.
- Key findings show Edmonton's population grew to 877,926 in 2014 with most new residential development occurring in developing neighbourhoods.
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The document discusses the global need for affordable housing and challenges in meeting this need. It notes that the right to adequate housing is enshrined in international law but remains unfulfilled for many. The global population is projected to grow significantly by 2025 and 2035, increasing the need for affordable housing by over 1 billion people. Major challenges include inability to keep up with rapid urbanization, limited budgets, and construction difficulties in rural areas. Innovative policies, construction systems, technologies, and financing models are needed to make housing prices affordable for more people worldwide.
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1. Hood River Housing Needs Analysis
ECONorthwest
Summary Report
September 2015
December 2014
2. 2 • ECONorthwest FINAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgements
ECONorthwest prepared this report for the City of Hood River. ECONorthwest
and the City of Hood River thank the many people who helped to develop the
Hood River Housing Needs Analysis.
Technical Advisory Committee
Bill Irving, Hood River Planning Commissioner
Heather Staten, Executive Director, Hood River Valley Residents Committee
Joel Madsen, Executive Director, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority
John Roberts, Hood River County Community Development Director
Kate McBride, Hood River City Councilor
Kate Sinner, Regional Solutions Coordinator, North Central Region, Office of the
Governor
Maui Meyer, Hood River County Commissioner
State of Oregon
Scott Edelman, Central Oregon Regional Representative, Community Services
Division, Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) Central
Regional Solution Center
Gordon Howard, Urban Planning Specialist, DLCD
City of Hood River
Cindy Walbridge, Planning Director
Kevin Liburdy, Senior Planner
This project is partially funded through a technical assistance grant from the
Department of Land Conservation and Development.
For over 40 years ECONorthwest has helped its clients make sound decisions
based on rigorous economic, planning, and financial analysis. For more
information about ECONorthwest please visit www.econw.com. For more
information about this report, please contact:
Cindy Walbridge, Planning Director
City of Hood River
211 2nd Street
Hood River, OR 97031
541-387-5210
cindy@ci.hood-river.or.us
Beth Goodman
ECONorthwest
222 SW Columbia, Suite 1600
Portland, OR 97201
503-222-6060
goodman@econw.com
3. FINAL Hood River Housing Needs Assessment • 3
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Hood River is a growing city, adding more than 1,600 new residents between
2000 and 2013, accounting for more than half of the population growth in Hood
River County. Growth in population has resulted in growth in housing, with
Hood River adding more than 1,100 new dwelling units within the Urban Growth
Boundary (UGB) between 2000 and 2014, the majority of which were single-family
detached housing.
As the City’s population and housing stock have grown, housing has become
less affordable to people living in Hood River. Nearly one-third of Hood River’s
households are unable to afford their current housing, with roughly 40% of
renters unable to afford their housing costs. Homeownership has become less
affordable in Hood River since 2000. In 2013, the average house cost 6.4 times
the median household income, compared to 4.5 times median household
income in 2000.
One of the factors that contributes to the changes in housing affordability is
growth in demand for second homes and short-term rental housing. This study
estimates that between 8% and 12% of Hood River’s current housing stock is
either second homes or short-term rental housing, making it unavailable for year-
round housing. One of the City’s key policy questions is whether (and how) to
regulate short-term rental housing in the future.
This report provides information about these and other issues that will shape
housing demand in Hood River over the 2015 to 2035 period. The purpose
of the report is to provide the City with a factual basis to support changes to
Hood River’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance to provide options for
addressing Hood River’s unmet housing need.
This summary report presents the results of two longer reports:
• Hood River Housing Needs Analysis 2015 to 2035 presents the full results
of the housing needs analysis (HNA) for the City of Hood River and is
intended to comply with statewide planning Goal 10 (housing) and OAR
660-008. The focus of the HNA is to assess whether Hood River has enough
land within the City’s UGB to accommodate expected population growth.
• Hood River Housing Strategy presents recommendations for revisions to
policies in Hood River’s Comprehensive Plan Housing Element and policy
actions intended to result in policy changes that provide opportunities for
development of housing to meet Hood River’s identified housing needs.
City staff and ECONorthwest staff worked with a Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) to review the results of the Housing Needs Analysis and develop the
Housing Strategy. The Planning Commission and City Council will review the
TAC’s recommendations for housing policy changes, resulting in revisions to
the Housing Strategy. In the Fall of 2015, the City plans to begin the process of
implementing key policy changes identified in the Housing Strategy through the
public hearings process.
Since 2000, Hood
River’s population
grew by 1,600
people, and housing
stock grew by 1,100
dwellings.
The Hood River
Housing Needs
Analysis documents
Hood River’s housing
needs in detail.
The Hood
River Housing
Strategy presents
recommendations
to the City’s
development
policies.
4. 4 • ECONorthwest FINAL
HOOD RIVER’S POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS
Hood River’s Population
and Households
Population and housing characteristics are useful for better understanding Hood
River and the people who live here. Characteristics such as population growth,
age of residents, household size and composition, commuting patterns, average
pay per employee, and home ownership provide useful information about how
the characteristics of Hood River’s households compare to Hood River County
and Oregon.
Unless otherwise noted, all data in this document are from the U.S. Census.
34 38 39
POPULATION, 2013
Source: Portland State University, Population Research Center
MEDIAN AGE, 2013
7,460
1.9%
Hood River
3,919,020
1.1%
Oregon
23,295
1.0%
Hood River Co.
POPULATION AGED 60 AND OLDER, HOOD RIVER COUNTY 2015 & 2035
Source: Oregon Office of Economic Analysis
AVERAGE POPULATION GROWTH PER YEAR, 2000-2013
Hood River OregonHood River Co.
Hood River OregonHood River Co.
21%
28%
2015 2035
Hood River’s
population has
grown 1.9% annually
since 2000, nearly
twice the County or
State average.
Hood River’s
population is, on
average, younger
than the County or
State averages.
Hood River County’s
population over age
60 is expected to
increase over the
next 20 years.
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HOOD RIVER’S POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS
PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE SINGLE-PERSON, 2010
AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER HOUSEHOLD, 2013
2.4
Hood River
2.5
Oregon
2.6
Hood River Co.
OregonHood River Co.Hood River
24% 28%35%
HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION, 2013
Oregon
Hood River Co.
Hood River
Families with
children
Families without
children
Non-family
households
PERCENT OF POPULATION THAT IS HISPANIC OR LATINO, 2000 AND 2013
OregonHood River Co.Hood River
2000
2000
2000
2013
2013
2013
23%
26% 25%
30%
8%
12%
A family household is one in which the resident is related to at least one other person in
the household by birth, marriage, or adoption. Non-family households include people
living alone, unmarried couples, and unrelated housemates.
Hood River has a
larger percentage
of single person
households than the
County or State.
Hood River has a
larger percentage
of non-family
households than the
County or State.
Hood River’s
population is more
ethnically diverse
than the State
average.
62%
83%
72%
35%
16%
23%4%
2%
3%
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HOOD RIVER’S HOUSING MARKET
Hood River’s Housing
Market
Analysis of historical development trends in Hood River provides insights into
how the local housing market functions in the context of Hood River County. This
report groups housing into the three housing types shown below.
HOUSING TYPES
MIX OF EXISTING HOUSING TYPES, 2013
Oregon
Hood River Co.
Hood River
Single-family
detached
Single-family
attached Multifamily
62%
83%
72%
35%
16%
23%4%
2%
3%
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED, 2000-2014
Source: Hood River Building Permit Database.
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
50 units
100 units
Single-family detached
(includes mobile and
manufactured homes)
Single-family attached
(townhouses)
Multifamily
(condos, apartments,
duplexes)
More than one third
of Hood River’s
housing stock is
multifamily housing,
more than Hood
River County or the
State.
Hood River added
more than 1,100
dwelling units
between 2000 and
2014.
Three-quarters of new
development was single-
family detached housing.
Most of new housing
was located within Hood
River’s city limits, with a
little less than one-fifth
of new housing located
in the urbanizing area
between the city limits
and the UGB.
7. FINAL Hood River Housing Needs Assessment • 7
HOOD RIVER’S HOUSING MARKET
Short-term Rentals and Secondary Housing
Hood River is a tourism destination and some of Hood River’s housing has long
been used by people staying in Hood River for a short period or by people who
own second houses in Hood River. This report uses the following definitions to
describe these types of non-primary residential uses:
• Short-term rentals (STRs) are houses rented to people for a period of 30
days or fewer, generally for vacation uses.
• Secondary housing refers to houses that are the secondary residences of
people who do not reside in Hood River. Secondary housing may also be
used as a short-term rental.
Hood River tracks the number of units used for short-term rentals through its
Transient Room Tax system but does not track the number of dwellings used for
secondary housing. This study estimates that Hood River has about 190 dwelling
units used as short-term rentals and 150 secondary homes. Together, these 340
units account for 9.6% of Hood River’s housing stock.
The Census estimates the amount of housing that is vacant for seasonal,
recreational, or occasional uses, which is generally consistent with the study’s
classification of short-term rentals and secondary housing. In 2010, 8% of Hood
River’s housing stock was vacant for seasonal, recreational, or occasional uses, up
from 4% in 2000 and 1% in 1990.
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Cannon
Beach
PERCENT OF HOUSING UNITS VACANT FOR SEASONAL, RECREATIONAL, OR
OCCASIONAL USE, SELECTED GEOGRAHIES, 2010
8%
3% 4%
14%
29%
54%
The amount of
housing used for
short-term rentals
and secondary
housing in Hood
River has grown over
the last two decades.
According to Census
data, the percentage
of housing in Hood
River that was vacant for
seasonal, recreational, or
occasional use increased
from 1% of housing in
1990 to 4% of housing
in 2000 to 8% of Hood
River’s housing in 2010.
About 8% to 12%
of Hood River’s
housing is used for
short-term rentals or
secondary housing.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Housing Affordability
The term affordable housing refers to a household’s ability to find housing within
its financial means. Housing affordability affects both higher- and lower-income
households and is an important issue for Hood River and the mid-Columbia
Gorge region. Low-income households have fewer resources available to pay for
housing and have the most difficulty finding affordable housing. Key points about
affordability in Hood River include:
• Hood River will have an ongoing need for housing affordable to lower-
income and moderate-income households.
• The City is planning for needed housing types for households at all income
levels and will work with non-profit and private housing providers to
ensure availability of housing affordable to lower- and moderate-income
households.
• Future housing affordability will depend on the relationship between
income and housing price. The key question, which is difficult to answer
based on historical data, is whether housing prices will continue to
outpace income growth. It seems likely that without public intervention,
housing will become less affordable in Hood River.
$38,400
$3,200
60%
$51,200
$4,270
80%
$76,800
$6,400
120%
$64,000
$5,330
100%
Annual Income
Monthly Income
Utilities and
Owner Costs
Rent or
Mortgage
Payment
$960
$1,280
$1,600
$1,920
$100
$860 $1,130 $1,200 $1,420
$150
$400
$500
Affordable
Housing Cost
Likely
Tenure
Typical
Housing
Type
Renter Renter
Owner or
Renter
Owner or
Renter
Apartment
Apartment
Small house
Small house
Townhouse
Cottage
House
Condominium
Percentage
of MFI
=
+
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY BASED ON HOOD RIVER COUNTY MEDIAN FAMILY
INCOME (MFI) OF $64,000 IN 2014
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2014
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE COST BURDENED, 2013
Cost-burdened households spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing.
32%
Hood River
40%
Oregon
35%
Hood River Co.
PERCENT OF HOOD RIVER’S HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE COST BURDENED, BY
OWNERSHIP STATUS, 2013
25%40%
Renter-occupied
households
Owner-occupied
households
MEDIAN HOME SALES PRICES, 2014
Source: Zillow, 2014
$311,400 $239,600$311,300
Hood River OregonHood River Co.
RATIO OF MEDIAN OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING VALUE TO MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME, 2013
Lower ratios indicate that housing is more affordable. HUD’s standard is 3.0.
6.4
Hood River
4.7
Oregon
5.7
Hood River Co.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAGE FOR A 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, 2013
The affordable housing wage is based on the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom
apartment provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). HUD calculates the Fair Market Rent for each metropolitan statistical
area (MSA) as the amount below which 40% of standard-quality apartments are
rented. A household making the affordable housing wage will be able to afford
Fair Market Rent without spending more than 30% of household income on
housing costs.
$16.25
Hood River
$18.15
Portland
$15.46
Bend
One-third of Hood
River’s households
are paying more than
they can afford for
housing, with one-
quarter of owner-
occupied households
cost burdened
and 40% of renter
households cost
burdened.
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FACTORS AFFECTING HOUSING NEED
Factors Affecting Housing
Need
Studies and data analysis have shown a clear linkage between demographic
characteristics and housing choice, as shown in the figure below. Key
relationships include:
• Housing needs change over a person’s lifetime.
• Homeownership rates increase as income increases.
• Homeownership rates increase as age increases.
• Choice of single-family detached housing increases as income increases.
• Renters are much more likely to choose multifamily housing than single-
family housing.
• Income is a strong determinant of tenure and housing-type choice for all
age categories.
family
single
young adult
young
couple
family with
3 children
family with
1 child
older
couple
HOUSING LIFE CYCLE
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FACTORS AFFECTING HOUSING NEED
The linkages between demographics and housing need can be used to predict
future housing need in Hood River. Three demographic trends are particularly
important for Hood River:
• Aging of the Baby Boomer Generation (born 1946 to 1964)
• Aging of the Millennial Generation (born early 1980s to early 2000s)
• Continued growth of the Hispanic/Latino population
Aging of the Millennials
Hood River’s population is younger than the State averages and Hood River has
a larger share of people aged 20 to 39. Hood River’s ability to attract and retain
Millenials will depend on availability of affordable owner- and renter-occupied
housing.
Implications for
Hood River’s
Housing:
Need for affordable
owner and renter
housing, especially in
walkable neighborhoods.
Millennial incomes
will increase as they
age. They will need
opportunities for
affordable, owner-
occupied single-family
housing, such as
cottages or townhouses.
LIKELY TRENDS AMONG MILLENNIAL HOUSEHOLDS:
Household sizes
(as they form families)
Homeownership rates Income
Continued growth of the Hispanic/Latino Population
Hood River’s Hispanic/Latino population grew by more than 550 people (3%)
between 2000 and 2013. Nationwide, the Hispanic/Latino population is predicted to
be the fastest growing racial/ethnic group over the next few decades.
Implications for
Hood River’s
Housing:
Need for larger, lower-
cost renting and
ownership opportunities
for larger households
with more children and
multiple generations.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HISPANIC HOUSEHOLDS COMPARED TO NON-HISPANIC
HOUSEHOLDS:
Household sizes Homeownership rates
Hispanic households have
higher homeownership
rates at younger ages.
Continued lower
than average income
Implications for
Hood River’s
Housing:
Need for smaller, lower-
cost housing near transit
and urban amenities
such as shopping and
health care services.
LIKELY TRENDS AMONG BABY BOOMER HOUSEHOLDS:
Household sizes
(more 1 person
households)
Homeownership rates
(especially after 75 years old)
Income
Aging of the Baby Boomers
Consistent with state and national trends, Hood River’s population is growing
older. By 2035, 28% of the population of Hood River Counties is forecast to be 60
and over, up from 21% in 2015.
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DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY
Development Capacity
Hood River has about 318 acres of residential land that is vacant or partially
vacant. The majority of Hood River’s buildable residential land is in low density
designations and in the urbanizing area between the city limits and the Urban
Growth Boundary.
The capacity analysis estimates the number of new dwelling units that can be
accommodated on Hood River’s buildable vacant and partially vacant residential
land based on historical densities, with deductions for future rights-of-way.
Hood River’s vacant and partially vacant residential land base, plus land in the
General Commercial (C-2) designation, can accommodate 2,460 new dwelling
units at historical development densities.
Definitions
Buildable residential
land: Unconstrained
suitable vacant and
partially-vacant
land designated for
residential development.
Vacant land:
Unconstrained suitable
land designated for
residential development.
Partially vacant land:
Unconstrained suitable
land with existing
residential development
that could support
additional residential
development.
Constrained land: Land
that is not available for
development based
upon one or more factors
such as environmental
protections or lands
committed for public use.
Capacity: Number of
dwelling units that can
be accommodated
on buildable land at
planned densities.
Housing density:
Number of dwelling units
in an acre of land, with
43,560 square feet to 1
acre.
HOOD RIVER’S BUILDABLE VACANT AND PARTIALLY VACANT RESIDENTIAL
LAND, BY PLAN DESIGNATION, 2015
1 square represents 2 acres.
318 acres of buildable land
Urban Low Density Residential (R-1 / 76 acres / 24%)
Urban Standard Density Residential (R-2 / 29 acres / 9%)
Urban High Density Residential (R-3 / 18 acres / 6%)
Urban Low Density Residential (U-R-1 / 113 acres / 35%)
Urban Standard Density Residential (U-R-2 / 81 acres / 26%)
CAPACITY ON
RESIDENTIAL
LAND, BY PLAN
DESIGNATION
1 square represents 30
dwelling units.
2,460 dwelling units
405 dwelling units / R-1
227 dwelling units / R-2
307 dwelling units / R-3
597 dwelling units / U-R-1
624 dwelling units / U-R-2
Capacity on Buildable Residential Land
300 dwelling units / General Commercial (C-2)
DENSITY ON HOOD RIVER’S RESIDENTIAL LAND BASED ON HISTORICAL
DENSITIES, DWELLING UNITS PER GROSS ACRE
5.3
R-1
7.7
R-2
17.0
R-3
25.0
C-2 U-R-1
5.3
U-R-1
7.7
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DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY
I-84
30
218
35
C o l u m b i a R i v e r
Hood River Residential BLI
Vacant and Partially Vacant
Land by Development Status
with Constraints
Hood River, Oregon
¯0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Development Status
Partially Vacant
Vacant
Wetlands
Slopes > 25%
Hood River City Limits
Hood River UGB, 2012
14. 14 • ECONorthwest FINAL
ACCOMODATING NEEDED HOUSING
Accommodating Needed
Housing
Demand for Residential Land, by Housing Type
Hood River’s population growth over the next 20 years will affect the number
of new households created and the demand for residential land. Hood River’s
forecast for new housing is based on the forecast for population growth within
the Hood River UGB. Using Hood River County’s population forecast as the basis,
Hood River population will grow at a rate of 2.0% per year, adding 4,528 new
people between 2015 and 2035.
New population in Hood River will require 1,985 new dwelling units over the 20-
year period. The analysis of housing affordability, the factors affecting housing
need, and demographic changes suggests that Hood River needs more diverse
and affordable housing types, including more small-scale single-family detached
housing, townhouses, and more multifamily housing.
Comparison of Housing Capacity to Housing Demand
The last step in the Housing Needs Analysis is to compare the capacity of Hood
River’s vacant and partially-vacant residential land with demand for housing by
Comprehensive Plan designation. Hood River has enough land in its residential
plan designations to accommodate growth of single-family detached and single-
family attached (townhouses). Hood River has enough capacity in the Urban High
Density and General Commercial designations to accommodate multifamily
growth. This assumes that about 300 dwellings locate in General Commercial,
on second and third stories of mixed-use buildings. Without residential
development in C-2, Hood River would have a deficit of land for multifamily
development.
Hood River’s
population growth
will result in the
addition of 1,985
new dwelling units
between 2015 and
2035.
FORECASTED TOTAL
NEW POPULATION,
HOOD RIVER UGB,
2015-2035 2015
2035
9,317
13,845
Population increase:
4,528
Hood River’s
population is forecast
to grow at 2% per
year, adding more
than 4,500 new
residents.
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ACCOMODATING NEEDED HOUSING
The key findings of the housing needs analysis are:
• Hood River’s policies generally comply with Goal 10, except for
regulation of townhouse development. Hood River’s zoning code only
allows townhouses in R-2 and R-3, where they are a conditional use. Single-
family attached housing is a needed housing type in Hood River and Goal
10 requires that needed housing types are regulated through clear and
objective standards.
• Hood River has limited opportunities for future expansion of the UGB.
While this project did not include consideration of a UGB expansion, the
City has considered UGB expansion in the past. The City is surrounded
by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and by farmland.
Expansion in either of these areas will be extremely complicated and
difficult.
• Hood River has a limited supply of residential land for multifamily
development. Having enough land for multifamily development is
important because multifamily housing is a comparatively affordable type
of housing. Hood River’s residential land supply is essentially enough land
to meet expected growth of new residents in Hood River over the next 20
years. Factors that may affect the City’s ability to accommodate residential
growth are:
o Vacation rentals and secondary homes will require additional
residential land for development. The forecast for growth and
sufficiency of land do not account for growth of short-term rentals
and secondary housing.
o Timing of development of land will affect the availability of land for
development. About 60% of Hood River’s vacant residential land is
in U-R-1 or U-R-2 and more than 65 acres are actively being used
for agriculture. The supply of available residential land may become
more constrained if landowners choose to delay development in
these areas.
• Hood River has an existing deficit of affordable housing. Hood River’s
housing prices, especially ownership prices, have increased substantially
since 2000. The City’s policy options for providing opportunities to
build affordable housing (both market-rate and government-subsidized
affordable housing) are limited. The most significant way that the City can
encourage development of housing is through ensuring that enough land
is zoned for residential development, eliminating barriers to residential
development, and providing infrastructure in a cost-effective way.
• Hood River has a very limited supply of land for multifamily
development. Hood River has about 18 acres of vacant R-3 land and
is able to accommodate much of the multifamily need on this land.
Accommodating all multifamily growth requires assuming that some land
zoned C-2 will develop with housing, as part of a mixed-use development.
In the future, the City will need to use R-3 land as efficiently as possible
and manage residential development in C-2 to ensure the long-term
availability of land for employment uses.
16. 16 • ECONorthwest FINAL
HOUSING STRATEGY
Housing Strategy
The Housing Strategy addresses the key findings of the Housing Needs
Analysis. The Housing Strategy presents the TAC’s recommendations for policy
changes to address the issues identified in the Housing Needs Analysis. These
policy changes should be made over the next one to three years. Beginning
in September 2015, City staff expect to begin working with the Planning
Commission to implement changes to the land use code based on the direction
of the Housing Strategy from the Planning Commission and City Council.
The Hood River Housing Strategy is organized into three broad strategic areas:
increasing residential land use efficiency, regulation of secondary housing and
short-term rental housing, and development of affordable housing.
Strategy 1: Increase the efficiency of use of land within
the Hood River UGB
The following recommended policy changes are intended to increase the
capacity of Hood River’s existing residential land base by increasing the efficient
use of land. Using Hood River’s residential land well is key to ensuring that Hood
River has opportunities to grow from 2015 to 2035, and beyond.
Action 1.1: Identify land to rezone to allow additional multifamily development.
This action will require that the City identify residential land to rezone for higher
development densities, with the intention of providing more opportunities for
development of moderate- and high-density multifamily housing. When selecting
land to rezone, the City should focus on land that is vacant, along transportation
corridors, in areas with current or planned water and wastewater service, in areas
with current or planned access to retail and other services, and in a location that
will not disrupt existing neighborhoods.
Action 1.2: Allow townhouses as a permitted use in R-2 and R-3. Townhouses
are currently a conditional use in R-2 and R-3. To be in compliance with Goal
10, the City must adopt standards for townhomes in the R-2 and R-3 zoning
districts that are clear and objective, and that do not restrict the development
of townhomes through unreasonable cost or delay. The City can craft clear
and objective standards that address community concerns about townhome
development, such as their use for short-term rental housing.
Action 1.3: Reduce lot size in R-1 Zone to 5,000 square feet. This action would
result in a change to Hood River’s zoning code to allow 5,000 square foot lots,
smaller than the existing minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet.
Action 1.4: Reduce lot size in R-2 Zone. This action would result in a change
to Hood River’s zoning code to set a new minimum lot size in R-2, such as 4,000
square foot lots or even 2,500 square foot lots.
Action 1.5: Revise Planned Unit Development (PUD). The purpose of changing
the PUD ordinance is to make it easier to use and to encourage use of the
ordinance by developers in Hood River.
Bell Tower in Wilsonville
17. FINAL Hood River Housing Needs Assessment • 17
HOUSING STRATEGY
Action 1.6: Develop a Cottage Code to allow development of denser single-
family detached housing. This action would result in an ordinance that allows
small single-family housing, often 800 to 1,300 square feet of built space, built in
clusters around a common open space.
Action 1.7: Revise Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ordinance. This action
would continue the City’s ongoing revision of the existing ADU ordinance.
Strategy 2: Regulate and manage secondary and short-
term rental housing
The following recommended policy changes are intended to regulate and
manage secondary and short-term rental housing in Hood River.
Action 2.1: Enhance the existing system for licensing and permitting short-
term rental housing. The purpose of this action is to enhance the City’s existing
licensing and permitting system, tailored to Hood River’s needs and preferences.
This action would result in the following changes to Hood River’s policies:
• Action 2.1A. Establish a fee for short-term rental permitting.
• Action 2.1B. Develop a system for inspections of short-term rental housing.
• Action 2.1C: Develop City guidelines for short-term rental housing
management about occupancy, garbage collection, parking limitations,
and other relevant issues.
• Action 2.1D: Require a local contact for short-term rentals.
Action 2.2: Monitor changes in the number and character of short-term rentals
and revisit options for regulation or other limitations on short-term rentals
in one year. The City will monitor the number of short-term rental units and
secondary houses in the City and report the findings of this monitoring annually
to the City Council. In one year (Fiscal Year 2016 to 2017), at the direction of the
Council, the City may consider additional options for the regulation or limitation
of short-term rentals.
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HOUSING STRATEGY
Strategy 3: Develop affordable housing
The following recommended policy changes are intended to encourage
development of market-rate and government-subsidized affordable housing in
Hood River.
Action 3.1: Identify publicly-owned properties that could be used for affordable
housing and partner with the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority to develop
affordable housing. The City and County should identify surplus properties, work
with the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority to evaluate whether these properties
are suitable for affordable housing development, and determine the best way to
proceed forward with developing affordable housing on these properties.
Action 3.2: Establish a policy that notifies and allows local governments or
qualified nonprofits the right of first refusal on surplus or tax delinquent private
properties. This action would ensure that local agencies involved with affordable
housing development would have an opportunity to purchase publicly owned
surplus or tax delinquent properties for affordable housing development.
Action 3.3: Reduce parking requirements for affordable or multifamily housing.
The purpose of this action is to reduce development costs where that reduction
in costs will directly result in the development of housing with lower than average
rents, such as government-subsidized housing. This policy may be one that the
City chooses to implement selectively, such as affordable senior housing.
Action 3.4: Use Tax Increment Financing in the Heights Urban Renewal area
to support government-subsidized and market-rate multifamily housing
development. As the City amends the Urban Renewal Plan for the Heights, the
City should consider including urban renewal projects that support development
of government-subsidized and market-rate multifamily housing.
Action 3.5: Work with a nonprofit to develop a community land trust to
support development primarily of owner-occupied housing. The City’s role in a
community land trust would be to work as a partner with a nonprofit, who would
lead the development and management of housing to ensure that housing
remains affordable over a long period of time.
Action 3.6: Identify sources of funding to support government-subsidized
affordable housing development. Hood River does not currently have funding
to support affordable housing development. This action would direct the City to
identify sources of funding to support affordable housing development.
Action 3.7: Develop a tax abatement program, such as the multiple-unit limited
tax exemption program, to promote development of affordable and market-
rate multifamily housing. The purpose of this action is to provide an incentive for
development of government-subsidized and/or market-rate multifamily housing.
Action 3.8: Develop a program to defer systems development charges for
affordable housing development. The purpose of the policy is to defer payment of
systems development charges (SDC) through financing SDC payments over time,
making it easier for developers to pay for projects by reducing upfront costs.