BRAND West initiative workshop: Planning and Development Challenges in Rural Communities

Rural communities face distinct housing challenges, including barriers to developing infrastructure, limited financing, high levels of substandard housing, and a lack of capacity. This discussion will focus on innovative partnerships, housing preservation and rehabilitation efforts, and strategies to align housing development with local workforce needs to foster thriving economies and build stronger rural communities.
Moderator: Vikki Breese-Iverson, Representative, Oregon House of Representatives
Seth Leonard, Program Manager, Center for Multifamily Housing Preservation, Housing Assistance Council
Jill Rees, Deputy State Director, USDA Rural Development, Oregon
Lisa O’Brien, Executive Director, Taos Housing Partnership