The 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 homelessness 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.
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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