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The Path Forward for Portland Affordable Housing
Tackling Cost, Feasibility, Policy, and Partnerships to Deliver and Preserve More Accessible Communities
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Kathleen Mertz
Head of Real Estate
REACH Community Development
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Sarah Schubert
Director of Development
Community Development Partners
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Martin Porter
Founder & CEO
Logos Development
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Bjorn Beer
VP
SVN
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Ravi Kurtz
Manager
Eide Bailly
Developing & Delivering Multifamily in Portland Today
How Feasibility, Location, Available Capital and Market Conditions Are Shaping What Gets Built
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Sam Rodriguez
Senior Managing Director, Development
Mill Creek Residential
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Eric Cress
Principal
Urban Development
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Anselm Fusco
Managing Director
Holland Partner Group
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Sarah Zahn
(Former) Managing Director, Development
Security Properties
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Tim Leavitt
Practice Area Leader
DOWL
What You'll Learn:
What You’ll Learn:
Gain insight into how multifamily investment is shifting across Portland Metro Area and which submarkets are positioned for growth amid changing supply dynamics.
Understand how top developers and builders are adapting to high construction costs, permitting delays, and utility infrastructure constraints that impact multifamily project execution.
Explore how the Portland's capital environment is influencing deal structures, underwriting, and project feasibility.
Gain insight into how public-private partnerships and advanced delivery models are being used to align cost, affordability, and quality in accessible housing developments.
Learn about how Portland’s Inclusionary Housing program and zoning reforms are reshaping feasibility and delivery strategies for affordable housing.
Examine how market-rate multifamily developers are incorporating resident-driven amenities, wellness-focused design, and community-engagement initiatives to stay competitive in Portland’s evolving market.
Learn how shifts in policy, such as the proposed system development charge (SDC) waivers and regulatory changes, are presenting new opportunities for accelerated housing production.
How You’ll Do More Business: Portland’s housing market is entering a pivotal moment, shaped by policy shifts, rising costs, and a renewed push for attainability. Join us to hear directly from the region’s top developers, architects, and builders who are delivering housing in one of the nation’s most challenging markets. Learn how they’re structuring deals that pencil, streamlining delivery, and creating communities that attract and retain residents.
Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.
Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries, please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.
Venue
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center
1441 NE 2nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
Ballroom Name: Belmont Ballroom
$10 Onsite parking with additional parking around the back of the building. Please pay at the front desk for your voucher. There is also ample street parking in the area with pay stations available in front of the hotel.
Agenda
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4:00 PM
5:00 PM
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Breakfast & Networking
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5:00 PM
5:45 PM
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The Path Forward for Portland Affordable Housing
Tackling Cost, Feasibility, Policy, and Partnerships to Deliver and Preserve More Accessible Communities |
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5:45 PM
6:10 PM
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Networking Break
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6:10 PM
6:55 PM
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Developing & Delivering Multifamily in Portland Today
How Feasibility, Location, Available Capital and Market Conditions Are Shaping What Gets Built |
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6:55 PM
7:30 PM
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Closing Networking
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