Multifamily Podcast

Oregon Affordable Housing with Margaret Salazar

Steve Guggenmos and Corey Aber

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Oregon, like many states, is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis and is undertaking many different approaches to help solve the issue. New construction, public and private investment, pilot programs for workforce housing and the LIFT program are but a few aspects of the statewide housing plan. Listen in as Steve and Corey discuss Oregon's urban and rural affordability issues with Margaret Salazar, director at Oregon Housing and Community Services.

  • Chapter 1: 0:00 - 4:30 – Addressing the housing crisis
  • Chapter 2: 4:30 - 12:00 – LIFT program and rural development
  • Chapter 3: 12:00 - 16:00 – Naturally occurring affordable housing
  • Chapter 4: 16:00 - 21:00 – Lack of housing supply
  • Chapter 5: 21:00 - 26:55 – Geographic diversity and regional programs
  • Chapter 6: 26:55 - 34:35 – What's next?


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