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• 1. [Article] Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon

  Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon Author: DeLaTorre, Alan Kenneth Year: 2013 Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at creating a more sustainable city. Despite population aging, little is known about how or whether planners and developers consider older persons in terms of sustainable development. Thus, this study examined the case of sustainable, affordable housing developed for low-income adults aged 55 and older. Interviews with 31 key informants were conducted in order to answer three research questions: What is the meaning of sustainable development in Portland, Oregon, as it pertains to affordable housing for an aging society? How and why has sustainable, affordable housing for older adults been developed in Portland? What are the policies that affect the availability and appropriateness of sustainable, affordable housing for older adults in Portland? The sample included individuals who influenced the creation of senior housing (e.g., urban planners, architects, nonprofit directors) and who were identified either because of their roles within local housing development or through snowball sampling. Six Portland-area developments provided the context for studying how and why sustainable, affordable housing for older adults was planned and created in the city. The findings suggested that introducing the topic of aging into the discourse of sustainable development will lead to a more robust meaning of the concept, which can aid future research, policy, and practice. Five elements characterizing sustainable housing for older adults were identified: physical accessibility; proximity to community services; infrastructure that connects housing with services; healthy living environments; and high-quality social spaces in and near housing developments. The findings also pointed to the need for sustainable development practices to pay attention to social equity and the equitable distribution of affordable housing, including housing for older adults. Several insights into how sustainable, affordable housing for older adults developed in Portland were gained (e.g., using government subsidies; involving aging experts in integrated design processes; intersectoral partnerships that led to the city becoming an early adopter in greening its affordable housing), as well as why such housing was completed (e.g., there was a collective public-sector response to meet the need for creating sustainable, affordable housing; an emerging culture of sustainable development in Portland; urban and regional planning efforts have begun to address population aging). However, the amount of sustainable, affordable housing remains insufficient to meet Portland's aging population. Reasons identified include: the absence of specific housing policy attuned to the needs of older adults in Portland; disconnects between housing and health care and supportive services; and lack of integration of older adults in the planning, design, and development processes. Room for innovation and improvement exists in regard to healthy, accessible, green, and affordable housing policies and the development of new models of housing for an aging population. Based on this research, 10 guiding principles of sustainable development for an aging society were proposed to inform future research, as well as planning and development efforts. Title: Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon Author: DeLaTorre, Alan Kenneth Year: 2013 Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at creating a more sustainable city. Despite population aging, little is known about how or whether planners and developers consider older persons in terms of sustainable development. Thus, this study examined the case of sustainable, affordable housing developed for low-income adults aged 55 and older. Interviews with 31 key informants were conducted in order to answer three research questions: What is the meaning of sustainable development in Portland, Oregon, as it pertains to affordable housing for an aging society? How and why has sustainable, affordable housing for older adults been developed in Portland? What are the policies that affect the availability and appropriateness of sustainable, affordable housing for older adults in Portland? The sample included individuals who influenced the creation of senior housing (e.g., urban planners, architects, nonprofit directors) and who were identified either because of their roles within local housing development or through snowball sampling. Six Portland-area developments provided the context for studying how and why sustainable, affordable housing for older adults was planned and created in the city. The findings suggested that introducing the topic of aging into the discourse of sustainable development will lead to a more robust meaning of the concept, which can aid future research, policy, and practice. Five elements characterizing sustainable housing for older adults were identified: physical accessibility; proximity to community services; infrastructure that connects housing with services; healthy living environments; and high-quality social spaces in and near housing developments. The findings also pointed to the need for sustainable development practices to pay attention to social equity and the equitable distribution of affordable housing, including housing for older adults. Several insights into how sustainable, affordable housing for older adults developed in Portland were gained (e.g., using government subsidies; involving aging experts in integrated design processes; intersectoral partnerships that led to the city becoming an early adopter in greening its affordable housing), as well as why such housing was completed (e.g., there was a collective public-sector response to meet the need for creating sustainable, affordable housing; an emerging culture of sustainable development in Portland; urban and regional planning efforts have begun to address population aging). However, the amount of sustainable, affordable housing remains insufficient to meet Portland's aging population. Reasons identified include: the absence of specific housing policy attuned to the needs of older adults in Portland; disconnects between housing and health care and supportive services; and lack of integration of older adults in the planning, design, and development processes. Room for innovation and improvement exists in regard to healthy, accessible, green, and affordable housing policies and the development of new models of housing for an aging population. Based on this research, 10 guiding principles of sustainable development for an aging society were proposed to inform future research, as well as planning and development efforts. Close

• 2. [Article] Portland : North Macadam urban renewal area housing development strategy (2003)

  20 pp. Tables, appendix. Published 2003. Captured August 27, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : North Macadam urban renewal area housing development strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 20 pp. Tables, appendix. Published 2003. Captured August 27, 2009. Title: Portland : North Macadam urban renewal area housing development strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 20 pp. Tables, appendix. Published 2003. Captured August 27, 2009. Close

• 3. [Article] Affordable Housing for Public Benefit: a Comparison of Newly Constructed and Rehabilitated Developments in the North and Northeast Neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon

  Rising property values and low vacancy rates have led to a high demand for affordable housing in Portland, Oregon. In order to fulfill this need, a strategy that considers development cost and potential ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Affordable Housing for Public Benefit: a Comparison of Newly Constructed and Rehabilitated Developments in the North and Northeast Neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon Author: Matijascic, Sara Year: 2014 Rising property values and low vacancy rates have led to a high demand for affordable housing in Portland, Oregon. In order to fulfill this need, a strategy that considers development cost and potential benefits of affordable housing to the public must be put into place. In this report, I compare development cost and public benefit of two housing creation methods – new construction and rehabilitation – to determine ways to increase economic feasibility, as well as positive externalities of the development process. This inquiry is tested using a public benefit survey that was distributed to housing professionals working in Portland, Oregon. The results of the survey were then applied to four case studies developed in North and Northeast Portland, between 2005 and 2013, by a local community development corporation, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. The results of this report contribute to the larger goal of creating a comprehensive affordable housing plan for Portland, Oregon, which emphasizes that anyone and everyone in Portland stands to gain from the provision of housing for all. Title: Affordable Housing for Public Benefit: a Comparison of Newly Constructed and Rehabilitated Developments in the North and Northeast Neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon Author: Matijascic, Sara Year: 2014 Rising property values and low vacancy rates have led to a high demand for affordable housing in Portland, Oregon. In order to fulfill this need, a strategy that considers development cost and potential benefits of affordable housing to the public must be put into place. In this report, I compare development cost and public benefit of two housing creation methods – new construction and rehabilitation – to determine ways to increase economic feasibility, as well as positive externalities of the development process. This inquiry is tested using a public benefit survey that was distributed to housing professionals working in Portland, Oregon. The results of the survey were then applied to four case studies developed in North and Northeast Portland, between 2005 and 2013, by a local community development corporation, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. The results of this report contribute to the larger goal of creating a comprehensive affordable housing plan for Portland, Oregon, which emphasizes that anyone and everyone in Portland stands to gain from the provision of housing for all. Close

• 4. [Article] Portland : Gateway Regional Center urban renewal area housing strategy (2003)

  59 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, illus., appendices. Published May, 2003. Captured August 24, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : Gateway Regional Center urban renewal area housing strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 59 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, illus., appendices. Published May, 2003. Captured August 24, 2009. Title: Portland : Gateway Regional Center urban renewal area housing strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 59 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, illus., appendices. Published May, 2003. Captured August 24, 2009. Close

• 5. [Article] Portland : Workforce housing report, Central City, Portland, Oregon (2003)

  121 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. maps, charts, tables. Published September, 2003. Captured August 28, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : Workforce housing report, Central City, Portland, Oregon (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Business Alliance, Portland Development Commission, GVA Marquette Advisors Year: 2009, 2003 121 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. maps, charts, tables. Published September, 2003. Captured August 28, 2009. Title: Portland : Workforce housing report, Central City, Portland, Oregon (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Business Alliance, Portland Development Commission, GVA Marquette Advisors Year: 2009, 2003 121 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. maps, charts, tables. Published September, 2003. Captured August 28, 2009. Close

• 6. [Article] Portland : Housing production report fiscal year 2004/2005 (2006)

  30 pp. Charts, tables, appendices. Published March, 2006. Captured August 26, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : Housing production report fiscal year 2004/2005 (2006) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2006 30 pp. Charts, tables, appendices. Published March, 2006. Captured August 26, 2009. Title: Portland : Housing production report fiscal year 2004/2005 (2006) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2006 30 pp. Charts, tables, appendices. Published March, 2006. Captured August 26, 2009. Close

• 7. [Article] Portland : River District housing implementation strategy 2006 annual report (2007)

  22 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published June, 2007. Captured August 27, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : River District housing implementation strategy 2006 annual report (2007) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2007 22 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published June, 2007. Captured August 27, 2009. Title: Portland : River District housing implementation strategy 2006 annual report (2007) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2007 22 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published June, 2007. Captured August 27, 2009. Close

• 8. [Article] Portland : River District housing implementation strategy annual report (2005)

  21 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published March, 2005. Captured August 28, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : River District housing implementation strategy annual report (2005) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2005 21 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published March, 2005. Captured August 28, 2009. Title: Portland : River District housing implementation strategy annual report (2005) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2005 21 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Published March, 2005. Captured August 28, 2009. Close

• 9. [Article] Portland : Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area housing strategy (2003)

  53 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Map, tables, appendices. Published October 16, 2003. Captured January 19, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area housing strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 53 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Map, tables, appendices. Published October 16, 2003. Captured January 19, 2009. Title: Portland : Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area housing strategy (2003) Author: Portland (Or.), Portland Development Commission Year: 2009, 2003 53 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Map, tables, appendices. Published October 16, 2003. Captured January 19, 2009. Close

• 10. [Article] Portland : 2002 central city housing inventory

  43 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, appendices. Published August, 2002. Captured February 25, 2009.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland : 2002 central city housing inventory Author: Portland Development Commission, Portland (Or.) Year: 2009, 2002 43 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, appendices. Published August, 2002. Captured February 25, 2009. Title: Portland : 2002 central city housing inventory Author: Portland Development Commission, Portland (Or.) Year: 2009, 2002 43 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables, appendices. Published August, 2002. Captured February 25, 2009. Close