Housing Solutions Workshops
The Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group is delighted to offer a series of workshops that focus on innovative housing strategies to address immediate recovery needs, replace the inventory lost to the 2020 fires, and promote long-term resilience to ensure equitable, sustainable solutions that mitigate the impact of future disasters while also addressing the ongoing housing shortage. Throughout this comprehensive series, we will bring together industry experts, stakeholders, and community members to share insights and resources that encourage collaboration, innovation, and actionable solutions to housing challenges and building resilience.
Upcoming Workshops
Shared Ground: A Housing Workshop Unlocking Land Development in Community
June 25, 2026, 10:30am – 2:00pm, Phoenix Civic Center
Presenters & Round tables
Rev. Julia Louise Nielsen, Leaven Community Land & Housing Coalition
Jacob Ghena, EXP Realty
Stacy Shelton, First Christian Faith Leader
Rebecca Smith, First Christian Faith Leader
Linda Reid, City of Ashland
Chris Brown, Arkitek
Jessica Therkelsen, Trusted Homes
More to be announced!
Join us for the third Housing Solutions Workshop in the series designed to empower faith leaders, community advocates, and housing professionals to explore innovative housing solutions together. Participants will learn how congregational land owners and community land trusts can work together to develop more affordable housing, including practical tools for evaluating project feasibility, governance models, and legal frameworks. The workshop will highlight successful case studies of collaborative faith-based organizations and community partnerships that have resulted in affordable housing in Jackson County and other communities across the state. This workshop is an essential opportunity for all partners in the housing development landscape to unite in the pursuit of affordable housing solutions.
[REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
Past Workshops
Creating Accessible & Inclusive Housing: How to Create Living Spaces for All
11-21-25, 11:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Phoenix Civic Center
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dee Anne Everson, United Way
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING PANEL
Moderator: Sadie Wade, Jackson Care Connect
Stephanie Hooper, AGE+
Connie Saldaña, RVCOG
Casey Moore, Oregon Spinal Cord Injury
Christopher Brown, Arkitek
Amber Myre, Living Opportunities
INCLUSIVE HOUSING PANEL
Moderator: Riah Safady, Jackson Care Connect
Jocksana Corona, Coalicion Fortaleza
Jamie Gatewood, Fair Housing Council Oregon
Sam Engel, Rogue Retreat
Matt Northrop, Maslow
Talia Trout, Resolve
This workshop equipped participants with practical tools and strategies to address the growing need for both accessible and inclusive housing. Attendees will explore universal design principles, accessibility standards, and retrofit strategies for aging populations and individuals with disabilities while also examining inclusive design practices that address cultural, linguistic, and social barriers to housing access. Participants will connect with local resources, gain insight from individuals with lived experience, and leave better prepared to support housing solutions that are both physically accessible and socially inclusive.
