1000 Friends of Oregon has identified six core strategies to improve housing for all Oregonians.
These align with the housing and community objectives of the many partners we work with: Nonprofit and market-rate housing developers; community-based organizations; advocates for accessible housing; transportation choice advocates; climate groups; advocates for housing for older persons; renter organizations; local, state and regional housing coalitions; and more.
These six strategies can serve as a useful framework for approaching housing policy. Each of these is not a policy in its own right, but rather a strategy umbrella under which many policies might fall.
Ensure diverse home choices (types, sizes, and price points) that meet the needs of all Oregon households are allowed by local laws and are buildable in all neighborhoods.
Evaluate the permitting review process for new developments and remove barriers, redundancies, and unnecessary delays.
Strengthen necessary segments of the homebuilding workforce and ensure these workers can afford to live in your area.
Establish innovative ways to fund new homes and infrastructure and/or reduce the cost of building, buying, or renting homes.
Establish policies to maintain existing affordable housing, prevent displacement, and improve accessibility.
Identify and amend financial and practical incentives to ensure they work towards community housing goals.