The HAYDEN HOMES & PAHLISCH HOMES BUILDING A BETTER BEND 2024 LECTURE SERIES
where will we live?
a focus on housing in central oregon
Every Central Oregonian is aware of the challenges facing the community’s housing crisis. From increasing homelessness, barriers to development, lack of workforce housing and even NIMBYism culture. The crisis is real, and impacts our citizens on a daily basis.
But what can be done?
Despite the many housing discussions to date, the Building a Better Bend board felt compelled to address this huge topic. We will host three lectures focused on the theme of housing to spur new conversation, present creative solutions and, hopefully, drive action to improve the way of life for all Central Oregonians.
But what can be done?
Despite the many housing discussions to date, the Building a Better Bend board felt compelled to address this huge topic. We will host three lectures focused on the theme of housing to spur new conversation, present creative solutions and, hopefully, drive action to improve the way of life for all Central Oregonians.
Upcoming LECTUREs
PART 1: homelessness is a housing problem
may 9, 2024 | oPEN SPACE event STUDIOs: 220 NE Lafayette Ave. in Bend
Featuring dr. gregg colburn
Doors Open at 6:30pm
presentation starts at 7pm
free | pre-registration required
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“Homelessness is a Housing Problem” will challenge assumptions that houselessness is a personal problem–not one of structure. Let’s quit treating the symptom and come to understand the necessity of a coordinated housing response to address the growing homelessness in our community.
Dr. Gregg Colburn is an associate professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He publishes research on topics related to housing and homelessness and is co-author of the book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns (University of California Press). His research has been featured in leading media outlets, including The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist, Bloomberg, and National Public Radio. Gregg holds a B.A. from Albion College, an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, and a M.S.W. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Prior to academia, he worked as an investment banker and private equity professional. At the University of Washington, Gregg teaches classes in housing, urban economics, and finance. Gregg serves as co-chair of the University of Washington’s Homelessness Research Initiative and is a member of the National Alliance to End Homelessness Research Council. Admission is FREE but due to space constraints, pre-registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7pm. A no-host bar will be available. |
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PART 2: INNOVATING HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR ALL
Thursday, sEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Open space event studio
220 NE LAFAYETTE AVE. IN BEND
Featuring Michael Eliason & mark Fretz
PRESENTED BY
“Innovating Housing Solutions for All” dives into the technology and design innovations that could supercharge housing construction, lower costs, expand ownership opportunities, and lower our carbon footprint. From modular "flat pack" housing kits and "mass timber" from Oregon forests, to European-style family-sized flats—big changes may transform the housing market.
Our community doesn’t run without teachers, hospitality workers or tradespeople. And right now, our community’s housing isn’t accessible to the workforce that deserves affordable and quality housing. Let’s change that. Michael Eliason is a licensed architect and founder of Seattle-based Larch Lab – part architecture and urbanism studio, part 'think and do' tank - focusing on research and policy; decarbonized low-energy buildings; and climate adaptive urbanism. Michael is also an award-winning architect specializing in mass timber, social housing, Baugruppen (urban cohousing), and Passivhaus buildings. His career has been dedicated to advancing innovation and broadening the discourse on sustainable development, non-market housing, and decarbonized construction. He has helped usher several legislative efforts on Point Access Blocks across the US, and is a founding board member of Seattle’s Passivhaus Social Housing Developer. Michael is a graduate of Virginia Tech, and became a Certified Passive House Designer in 2010. His professional experience includes work in both the US and Germany. Michael is also an author with his forthcoming book for Island Press, Building for People: Designing Livable, Climate-Friendly, Affordable Neighborhoods, set for publication in Fall 2024. Mark Fretz directs the Institute for Health in the Built Environment in the College of Design at the University of Oregon and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture. The Institute leverages design thinking and transdisciplinary science collaboration through a consortium of industry research partnerships called Build Health to develop and apply innovative design solutions for low-carbon buildings that promote healthier individuals, communities, and planet. Working through the TallWood Design Institute, a collaboration between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University focused on developing innovative mass timber research and design solutions, Mark is a co-principal investigator on research to develop panelized “flat pack” mass timber systems for new missing middle housing and existing multifamily housing upgrades that is affordable, resilient, energy efficient, and draws on advanced manufacturing practices and biomaterials. Pre-registration will open this summer. |
PART 3: COMING TOGETHER FOR HOUSING
Tuesday, October 15
OPEN SPACE EVENT STUDIO
220 NE LAFAYETTE AVE. IN BEND
Featuring clark anderson
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“Coming Together for Housing” looks at how we as a community can use the information we’ve learned about our housing crisis and come together for solutions. We will identify the cultural issues and how public fear can limit our ability to make meaningful change, as well as actions we can each take to turn this crisis around.
Clark Anderson is co-founder and Executive Director of Community Builders. He has spent the last 15 years helping communities address complex land use, transportation, housing, and economic development challenges. An entrepreneur, seasoned facilitator, and bridge-builder, he’s adept at helping people find common ground through informed dialogue and meaningful public engagement. Clark helps communities create a shared vision for the future and identify the strategies and partnerships needed to get there. Clark is also a small-scale developer focused on building “missing middle” housing within his own community. Born and raised in nearby Eagle County, Clark currently lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Kayce, and their children, Blu and Rayne. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Colorado and a master’s in geography from the University of California, Davis. Pre-registration will open this summer. |