ULI Northwest | Elevate: Housing Summit

When

2023-10-10
2023-10-10T12:00:00 - 2023-10-10T19:00:00
America/Los_Angeles

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    Where

    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St Beaverton, OR 97005 UNITED STATES
    Join the Urban Land Institute Northwest on October 10th for a day of exciting speakers, invigorating discussions, innovative ideas, and tangible actions that can make a real difference to housing in the Pacific Northwest. We will feature discussion on local housing policy, engagement of the development community and feature innovative projects that are helping spur productivity in our area.

    Pricing

    Early Pricing Until September 4 Members Non-Members
    Private $120.00 $160.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit $85.00 $115.00
    Retired $85.00 N/A
    Student $60.00 $80.00
    Under Age 35 $85.00 $115.00
    Standard Pricing Until October 6
    Private $150.00 $200.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit $110.00 $150.00
    Retired $110.00 N/A
    Student $80.00 $110.00
    Under Age 35 $110.00 $150.00
    Late Pricing Begins October 7
    Private $165.00 $220.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit $125.00 $170.00
    Retired $125.00 N/A
    Student $95.00 $130.00
    Under Age 35 $125.00 $170.00

    Introducing ELEVATE: Portland Housing Summit 2023!

    Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of housing? Join us for the highly anticipated ELEVATE: Housing Summit in Portland, where visionaries, thought leaders, policy makers and experts come together to explore groundbreaking strategies and innovative solutions shaping the city's housing landscape.

    Line-Up and Highlights:

    [Add On Session] Portland Central City Task Force Hosting Listening Session: What needs to happen to attract more housing development to help the Central City recover? In these breakout sessions earlier in the day, you will discuss a vision for housing in Central City and ideas you think the Task Force should explore to remove barriers and spur development. This listening session is part of broader information gathering that will go directly to the Task Force's Value Proposition Committee, one of the five Task Force committees. The Task Force is moving quickly to develop a plan by the Oregon Business Council’s Leadership Summit on December 11th. If you wish to register for this add on session please make sure you add to you event registration.

    Keynote: Exploring innovation, leadership, and the key to success: courage.
    •  Opening Remarks: Lorelei Juntunen, President + CEO, ECONorthwest
    • Keynote: Greg Bell, Author + Thought Leader + Consultant
    Policy Panel: Join moderator Michael Andersen, and panelists Madeline Kovacs, Sarah Zahn, and Ethan Stuckmayer for a deep dive into the policies surrounding housing and development here in Portland, in Oregon, and beyond.

    Alignment Panel: Join Kimberly Branam as she guides us through a discission with Patricia Rojas, Damian Hall, and Margaret Salazar on how we align solutions with housing policy.

    Topical Presentations: Hear from local industry professionals and experts on how they are doing the work right here in your city, and maybe even your own neighborhood.

    Happy Hour from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Join us at the ELEVATE: Housing Summit 2023 and be part of the conversation that will define the future of urban living in the greater Portland area. Together, let's create a more inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant city for all residents. Secure your spot at the forefront of Portland's housing evolution. Limited seats available. Register now! 

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    Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to Portland's housing narrative. See you at the summit!

    Speakers

    Patricia Rojas

    Patricia Rojas joined Metro as its’ first Regional Housing Director in March of 2021. There, she leads a team dedicated to advancing housing justice and racial equity through the implementation of the 2018 Metro Affordable Housing Bond and 2020 Metro Supportive Housing Services. Prior to her time at Metro, she served as the Deputy Director of Multnomah County's Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS), playing an essential role in the internal operations and outward facing work of the JOHS. From 2013 through 2018, Patricia served as the Executive Director of El Programa Hispano Católico where she established the organization as a 501c3 and helped to strengthen a growing portfolio of culturally specific wrap-around services in the Latinx community. A passionate advocate for equity, justice and opportunity, Patricia has worked to improve and expand services in the areas of housing, health, domestic and sexual violence, education, economic stability and safety for Oregon’s growing Latinx community.

    Madeline Kovacs

    Adre

    For Adre, I focus on on project and construction management, stakeholder interface, and leading the consultant teams. I have over a decade of experience in policy research and organizing for more just and sustainable climate, housing, and land use policies. My early career was as a youth climate organizer, both domestically and at the UNFCCC. I began to focus more on the built environment with graduate work in land use planning at Portland State, and advocacy for housing and zoning reforms in Portland and Oregon. Most notably, I coordinated the Portland for Everyone coalition with 1000 Friends of Oregon, organized to pass HB 2001 during the 2019 legislative session with Sightline Institute, and co-founded Portland: Neighbors Welcome. Previously, I also served as a project manager and deputy to the owner with local middle housing developer and general contractor Orange Splot LLC. Most recently, I served as the Deputy to the Owner at UrbanRoost Development LLC, a small local real estate company building less-expensive "middle" infill homes. I currently serve as a fundraising advisor for the Parking Reform Network, and a member of the Executive Council for AARP Oregon. I am a 2018 Skidmore Prize recipient, among other awards, and have a BA in Political Science from Macalester College.

    Michael Anderson

    Sightline Institute

    Michael Andersen is Senior Housing Researcher and Transportation Lead with Sightline Institute. Since 2006, he has been writing about ways better municipal policy can help break poverty cycles, with a focus on housing and transportation. Michael’s work before joining Sightline in 2018 included reporting and editing for print and web in Longview and Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. He lives in Portland with a beautiful woman, a kid, and a cat. They park their car in the street.

    Bryan Guiney

    US Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Bryan Guiney is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Field Office Director for Oregon based in Portland. In this capacity he serves as HUD’s liaison to mayors, city managers, elected representatives, state and local officials, members of Congress, private and non-profit developers, stakeholders, and customers. Prior to assuming duties as Field Office Director, he served as a HUD Community Planning and Development Director, Economic Development Officer for the State of Oregon, and served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps and reserve as an Infantry Officer and mountain and cold weather instructor. Field Office Director Guiney holds a B.A. from the University of Oregon and Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington.

    Ethan Stuckmayer

    State of Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Developmen

    Ethan Stuckmayer is the Housing Division Manager at Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development. In his role, Ethan leads the statewide implementation of two landmark housing bills passed in the 2019 Oregon Legislature – House Bill 2001 and House Bill 2003. Ethan’s background working as both a current and long range land use planner in Oregon allows him to bring a unique perspective to this housing work at the state level. Prior to joining DLCD, Ethan worked in affordable housing policy at Oregon Housing and Community Services and as a project planner at an Mackenzie in Portland, OR. Ethan holds a Master’s in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon.

    Greg Bell

    Greg Bell Consulting

    More than just a motivational speaker, Greg Bell is a thought leader, business consultant, and leadership seminar trainer. His popular books—Water The Bamboo®: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals and What's Going Well? The Question That Changes Everything—have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, ManpowerGroup, Kaiser Permanente and Comcast, to athletic teams like the Portland Trailblazers, Oregon Ducks Football, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball. As an innovator and keen observer of highly successful leaders and teams, Greg has learned that the key to success is having the courage to use the skills you already have to achieve a result greater than you previously imagined. Inspiring and energizing audiences with his engaging storytelling, Greg shares his knowledge with excitement and passion. His ability to masterfully blend insight and encouragement with just the right dose of reality makes him the consistently top-rated keynote speaker at major conferences. A Certified Speaking Professional (the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association), Greg influences thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs each year with his innate ability to connect personally with audience members. Greg holds political science and law degrees from the University of Oregon and currently serves on the UO Foundation Board of Trustees. He is also the force behind Coaches vs. Cancer - a campaign for the American Cancer Society that has raised over $100 million for cancer research. In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Bell is a TEDx Talk alum and serves on the advisory board for the Portland TEDx conference series.

    Jill Sherman

    Edlen & Co

    Jill is a Co-Founder of Edlen & Co. and leads the company's public-private partnerships and work with non-profits, facilitating the important work of nonprofits and public agencies in our communities. Her projects at Edlen & Co., and previously at Gerding Edlen which she joined in 2003, include affordable housing, community facilities and mixed-use developments. Jill sources new deals and manages all aspects of the development process, with a depth of experience at integrating non-conventional sources of financing including tax credits and urban renewal funds. She holds a Master's of Urban Studies from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. She previously served on the City of Portland's Planning and Sustainability Commission and currently serves on the board of Architectural Foundation of Oregon and as an Advisory Board member for Portland State University's Center for Real Estate.

    Damien Hall

    Dunn Carney LLP

    Damien Hall focuses his practice on land use and real estate, issues arising in urban redevelopment, public/private partnerships, and utility scale renewable energy projects. Damien represents both property owners and local governments, helping them navigate Oregon’s unique land use requirements and political sensitivities to controlled growth and land development. His approach is based on working collaboratively with developers, local government, and communities to establish common objectives and allow clients to achieve their development goals. In addition to his land use practice, Damien regularly assists clients with real estate transactions, natural resources law, municipal law, and formation and organization of business entities. Damien is actively involved in development and affordable housing issues in Portland. He is an active member of BOMA, NAIOP, and ULI, was appointed by the Portland City Council to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners, and is on the Board of Directors for Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. (PCRI). He is also active in renewable energy development throughout the Pacific Northwest. He is an active member of Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) and Renewables Northwest, presents regularly on renewable energy facility siting, and has participated in local and state level rulemaking for utility scale photovoltaic solar energy generation projects in both Oregon and Washington. In addition to his professional engagements, Damien is dedicated to the community. He was appointed by the Metro Council to the Metropolitan Exposition and Recreation Commission (MERC), which oversees the region’s visitor venues, including the Convention Center, Expo Center, and Portland’s performance arts venues. He is also on the Board of Directors for CareOregon, a nonprofit providing health plan services to four Coordinated Care Organizations, serving about 500,000 Oregonians. CareOregon’s vision is healthy communities for all individuals, regardless of income or social circumstances.

    Kimberly Branam

    Executive Director, Prosper Portland

    Ms. Kimberly Branam, Executive Director for Prosper Portland, is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the city’s economic development and urban renewal agency. In her previous position as Deputy Director, Ms. Branam oversaw the delivery of programs and initiatives within the Central City, Neighborhood and Business & Industry Divisions to further the agency’s strategic objectives. Ms. Branam came to Prosper Portland after spending four years leading Mayor Sam Adams’ economic development agenda, first as then-Commissioner Adams’ Senior Policy Director for Economic Development & Workforce Development and then as Director of Economic Development in the Mayor’s Office. In this latter role, Ms. Branam oversaw the development, adoption and implementation of the City’s first economic development strategy in 15 years on the Mayor’s behalf. Prior to working for Mayor Adams, Ms. Branam earned a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. While at Harvard, she consulted to the US Treasury on the strengthening of targeted public/private partnerships and spent time working in Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s office. Before attending Harvard, Ms. Branam worked for the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Her work focused on education and community development in a rural village. After the Peace Corps, Ms. Branam remained in West Africa to serve as a community development project manager for Catholic Relief Services. Ms. Branam is a third generation Portlander, and a graduate of Grant High School and Colby College in Maine.

    Cadence Petros

    Project Director, ECONorthwest

    Cadence is a Project Director at ECONorthwest with 23 years of experience implementing urban renewal, housing, parking, and downtown revitalization goals to help build vibrant neighborhoods that foster a sense of belonging and meet the needs of all community members. Whether negotiating public private partnership agreements, developing civic projects, establishing affordable housing programs, or creating implementation strategies, Cadence uses problem solving skills, flexible thinking, team building, and clear communication to articulate and meet goals and objectives. Cadence graduated from Pomona College and holds a J.D. from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. Prior to joining ECONorthwest, Cadence served as Development Division Manager at the City of Beaverton, a role that built upon her legal experience counseling local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations.

    Lorelei Juntunen

    Senior Planner, ECONorthwest

    As President and CEO, Lorelei drives ECONorthwest's ongoing development as the leading policy research firm in the western United States. She has devoted her career to improving policy outcomes at the intersection of public investment, equitable community and economic development, and housing affordability. She led the State of Oregon’s first Statewide Housing Plan, which organized state resources to better meet the challenge of affordable housing production. In 2023, she led the team that drove the largest reform of Oregon's land use planning system in its 50 years of existence. This reform began with the development of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis, a new methodology for understanding housing needs in Oregon. The project team's recommendations, including substantial changes to the land use system to align state and local actions and resources to meet quantitative targets for housing production, were adopted in the 2023 legislative session. Lorelei is proud to serve as a thought leader in this critical conversation about reforming state planning systems to more equitably address housing shortages. In communities large and small across the American West, Lorelei works with clients to develop economic revitalization strategies, affordable housing plans, and post-COVID recovery strategies. Lorelei is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Oregon’s Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and serves on the Board of Bravo Youth Orchestras.

    Jessy Ledesma

    Founder and Principal, HomeWork Development

    Jessy Ledesma is the Founder and Principal of HomeWork Development and co-developer of Shortstack Housing. Jessy founded HomeWork Development in early 2021 with a vision to build a new model for inclusive and responsive housing development. Prior to HomeWork, Jessy was Director of Development at Beam Development and previously developed affordable housing for both non-profit and for-profit ownership. With over 16 years of development experience in the Portland area, Jessy has transacted over $200M in development volume across 20 projects. This includes over 600 affordable housing units and 200,000 SF of commercial developments. Jessy is adept at creative structuring, including navigating complex for-profit/non-profit partnerships and layered financing stacks.

    Sarah Zahn

    Director of Development, Security Properties

    Sarah Zahn is an experienced real estate development professional with a passion for projects that strengthen communities and improve the urban environment in which we live. As director of development at Security Properties, she focuses on new business and acquisitions, as well as on management of predevelopment, construction, and project financing. Sarah has been working in real estate development for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining Security Properties, she was COO at Urban Development Partners, and has also worked for Gerding Edlen and Our Just Future. Sarah is currently the Vice Chair of the Portland/SW Washington Chapter of the Urban Land Institute, and she is a member of both the local Urban Product Council and a National Product Council. She is the treasure of the Housing Development Center Board of Directors, and she is also the chair of Oregon Smart Growth.

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