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Newly released report on Oregon's first statewide housing plan

The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) released the on Oregon’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan (SWHP).

The five-year housing plan was launched in July 2019 with a bold, shared vision: to ensure every person across Oregon has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

The report’s Letter from the Director, Andrea Bell says the agency and its partners exceeded many of the goals outlined in the plan’s six priorities while navigating economic uncertainties, devastating wildfires, and a global pandemic.

Andrea Bell (OHCS), Mike Green (JPR host) and Melanie Doshier (Jackson County ACCESS)
JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay
Andrea Bell (OHCS), Mike Green (JPR host) and Melanie Doshier (Jackson County ACCESS)

OHCS Director Andrea Bell joins the Exchange to discuss the plan, the report, and the progress. ACCESS Support Services Director, Melanie Doshier, also joins the conversation as a local partner.

Andrea Bell (OHCS), Mike Green (JPR host) and Melanie Doshier (Jackson County ACCESS)
JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay
Andrea Bell (OHCS), Mike Green (JPR host) and Melanie Doshier (Jackson County ACCESS)

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Mike Green is host of the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a multimedia certificate from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.