Housing Voices

About Housing Voices

Housing Voices is a regional civic platform dedicated to advancing thoughtful, solutions-driven housing leadership across Oregon. We focus on the full spectrum of broad housing needs — workforce, seniors, attainable, disabled and affordable housing — and the broader systems that shape them, including land use, infrastructure, development economics, and public policy. Housing is not a single issue. It intersects with economic vitality, community stability, healthcare access, environmental resilience, and long-term regional growth. Housing Voices brings together builders, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and engaged citizens to examine these intersections with clarity and purpose. Through structured conversations and systems-level thinking, we highlight the policies, partnerships, and practical actions that can move communities from challenge to progress. Our mission is simple but ambitious: To accelerate informed dialogue and coordinated action that expands housing opportunity, strengthens families, supports local employers, and enhances long-term community livability.

Publisher

Edward Fulford

Category

business · government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   HV20

   In this episode of Housing Voices, hosts Bre Irish and Marty Fulford sit down with Dr. Ryan Noss, Superintendent of the Corvallis School District and a former Superintendent of the Year, to explore the direct and often overlooked connection between housing affordability and the health of public schools. Dr. Noss shares what school consolidation, declining enrollment, and workforce housing pressures look like from the inside, and what it will take to reverse course. - Why Corvallis schools have been forced to consolidate, and what that process cost the community emotionally and financially- How the housing crisis is driving teacher and classified staff shortages across the district- The two primary factors behind declining student enrollment: housing costs and falling birth rates- What 200 to 300 housing-insecure students in a single school year looks like, and how the district responds- How funding tied to enrollment creates a compounding cycle of cuts, reduced programming, and further decline- Why 30,000 people commute into Corvallis daily, and what that means for the local economy and environment- The role of community resistance to growth in deepening the housing shortage- What the district wishes more residents understood about the ripple effects of housing instability on schools, kids, and the entire community Resources and People Mentioned:- Dr. Ryan Noss, Superintendent, Corvallis School District- Eric McGuire, previous Housing Voices guest (HV10)- Corvallis Public Schools Foundation- Oregon State University- Boys & Girls Club- HP (Hewlett-Packard), referenced in the context of Corvallis's growth history- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act- 1000 Friends of Oregon- Oregon Student Success Act (Measure 98)- Measures 5 and 50 (Oregon property tax limitations)- Letitia Carson Early Childhood Center- Osborn Aquatic Center- Travel Oregon grant- MartyFulford.com and Cynit.net (episode partners)- Music by Karen DeWolfe and Adrian Kriz

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Building Oregon for Our Older Selves: Elevators, Plumbing and Age-Friendly Housing | HV19

   In this episode of Housing Voices, hosts Bri and Marty sit down with Michael Anderson, Director of Cities and Towns at In this episode of Housing Voices, hosts Bre and Marty sit down with Michael Andersen, Director, Cities + Towns at Sightline Institute, a nonprofit "think-and-do tank" focused on sustainable policy across the Pacific Northwest. Together they explore the structural, regulatory and economic barriers standing between Oregon and the housing it desperately needs. Why zoning reforms take years to show results, and what cities should focus on in the meantime How sliding-scale SDC fees and deferred collection are helping cities like Albany unlock more housing production The hidden inefficiencies in building codes, and how small changes like plumbing reforms could cut construction costs Why the United States has only four elevator companies, and how that concentration is pricing accessible housing out of reach The growing need for age-friendly and disability-accessible housing as Oregon's population over 75 continues to rise How cottage clusters and middle housing reforms are evolving at the state level, and what to watch in upcoming rulemaking Why allowing homes on wheels on residential lots could be one of the fastest, most affordable tools to prevent homelessness The case for staying engaged with local and state government as the most effective place for citizens to create real change Resources and People Mentioned: Sightline Institute (sightline.org) Mayor Alex Johnson II of Albany, Oregon Cassie Wilson, 1000 Friends of Oregon Jamie McLeod-Skinner MartyFulford.com and Cynit.net (show partners) Karen DeWolfe and Adrian Kriz (music)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   What 40 Mayors Came to Albany to Learn About Housing | HV18 P2

   In this episode of Housing Voices, hosts Bre and Marty continue their conversation with Albany, Oregon Mayor Alex Johnson, exploring the real challenges and bold strategies behind one of Oregon's most proactive approaches to city growth and housing development. - Anti-growth resistance on city council and how Mayor Johnson navigates it to pass housing legislation - Transportation bottlenecks in Albany and grassroots solutions from boots-on-the-ground expertise - Infrastructure challenges including aging water systems and the need for a south Albany grocery store - Innovative housing ideas including congregate housing for widowed seniors and container villages for young renters - How Albany structures System Development Charges (SDCs) to make building more affordable and accessible - The impact of constantly shifting state housing rules on city staff and developers - Mayor Johnson's 15-point strategic vision for Albany, including a regional hospital, convention center, and regional airport - How mayors across Oregon are collaborating, sharing tours, and collectively courting businesses to solve shared city problems Resources and People Mentioned: - Alexandra Ring, who facilitated Mayor Johnson's legislative testimony on housing rulemaking - Dave Montagna, Albany housing developer - Kayla Barber, Albany Deputy City Manager - Scott Kaiser, mayor recognized for leadership in medium-sized city housing - Will Warman, mayor of Selco recognized for small city leadership - Denise McGriff and Travis Stovall, recent Mayor's Leadership Award recipients - Liz Iris, who raised awareness around Oregon's power infrastructure - MultiCare and Samaritan Health System, whose merger brings a $700 million investment pledge - Ball and Timberland, employers in Millersburg whose workforce lives in Albany - Hilton Hotels and Obie Properties, companies in conversation about building in Albany - martyfulford.com and cynit.net, episode sponsors - Music by Karen DeWolf and Adrian Kriz

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